WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE/CHINESE MEDICINE?
Acupuncture is part of a comprehensive medical system, originating
in China over 2000 years ago. In the last few decades, it has
gained much popularity in the United States. Acupuncture
utilizes fine needles which are inserted at specific points
on the body. These needles regulate the body's natural
energy, what is also referred to as Qi (pronounced "chee"). Health
is seen as harmonious and balanced flow of Qi, when this flow is
disrupted, illness occurs.
ACUPUNCTURE CAN SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY TREAT MANY CHRONIC CONDITIONS.
ACUPUNCTURE BASICS
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and about those "not so scary" needles.
SERVICES OFFERED
We offer a myriad of Acupuncture and Asian Healing services for our
patients.
NEW! COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE
Community acupuncture is affordable acupuncture in a group setting. This
is a way to make acupuncture accessible to everyone. The goal is to
provide high quality health care which is affordable.
NEW! DIGITAL MERIDIAN ANALYSIS
Ancient wisdom meets cutting-edge technology! Balance your energy, balance your life.
ACUPUNCTURE
Three different traditions of acupuncture are utilized
here- Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. These techniques all stem
from the same root, and have evolved into distinct forms of treatment.
CUPPING
Cupping is an adjunctive technique used most commonly for muscle
pain and tightness.
EAR CANDLING
Ear Candling is the use of special conical
candles in the ear to remove excess wax build up, open and drain
the sinuses, restore equilibrium, and other ear related disorders.
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ELECTRO-ACUPUNCTURE
Electro-acupuncture has become widely used as an
effective way to treat pain. By adding micro-current to the acupuncture
points, the muscles and painful area relax and the Qi flows more
smoothly. Just as with traditional acupuncture, needles are
inserted in patient- specific points on the body to which a
device is connected. The device genereates an electric pulse
through small clips attached to the needles. Most patients
feel a tingling sensation, some patients do not feel anything
at all. Please feel free to discuss any specific concerns
about electro-acupuncture with the acupuncturist.
FACIAL REJUVENATION ACUPUNCTURE
Also known as cosmetic acupuncture, acupuncture facials, or an acupuncture face lift.
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NUTRITION and ACUPUNCTURE
For patients seeking alternatives to dieting, a combination of
acupuncture, Chinese and Western Nutrition and lifestyle
modifications are utilized to create lasting health solutions.
PEDIATRICS and ACUPUNCTURE
Children can receive acupuncture treatments and Tuina
pediatric massage for almost any childhood illness.
Children can be treated for chronic ear infections,
headaches, stomach aches, ADHD, anxiety, depression,
insomnia, and most other symptoms. Please discuss with
the acupuncturist if acupuncture can benefit your child.
SMOKING CESSATION
Acupuncture has been proven effective for treating many
types of addictive habits from eating to smoking to drugs
and alcohol. Meredith Murphy has devised a proven 8 treatment
smoking cessation program that lasts about 3-4 weeks. When
someone signs up for the package of treatments, they qualify
for a special discount. Please call the office or fill out
a contact sheet to request
specific information on the program and to ask any questions
you may have.
SPORTS ACUPUNCTURE
Sports Acupuncture provides a unique way to address different
muscular-skeletal problems. Whether you are experiencing pain or
have an injury resulting from extensive training, overuse or a
simple mishap - a sports acupuncturist can take care of the problem
using methods different from the traditional Western therapies.
Treatments are effective, relaxing and frequently produce immediate
results - a combination that will get you back into your game pain
free and full of energy.
- Sprains
- Strains
- Pulled Muscles
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Recurring Injuries
- Asthma
- Endurance
- Any sports injury
ABOUT THE ACUPUNTURIST
Meredith Murphy is a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Pennsylvania
and certified as a Diplomate of Acupuncture by the National Certification
Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She received
her Master of Acupuncture degree from the New England School of Acupuncture
in Massachusetts, the oldest school of acupuncture in the country and a
leader in the field of traditional Asian medicine. Meredith has been
classically trained in Japanese and Chinese acupuncture, as well as
additional training in pediatric insertive and non-insertive acupuncture,
Korean acupuncture, Five Element acupuncture, and Tuina massage. Over
the course of two years, she has studied Facial Rejuvenation with
Virginia Doran, using acupuncture as an alternative to facial cosmetic surgery.
Meredith is active in the community and in the forefront of public education
about acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. She has been on TV shows such as
Healthwatch on the CBS 11 o’clock news and Tea With Sherri, as well as in
national and local publications such as Running Times magazine and Philadelphia
Style magazine. You may also be able to catch her at one of the many local
health fairs in the area.
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with questions or about scheduling an appointment.
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