Acupuncture at Broman Chiropractic & Wellness Center
Acupuncture is a safe, minimally invasive therapy that promotes the body’s natural healing processes. By stimulating specific points along the body’s meridians, acupuncture can enhance immune function, improve circulation, support nervous system regulation, and facilitate overall physiological balance. These points influence the body through a combination of neurovascular, musculoskeletal, and endocrine mechanisms, helping the body respond to stress, pain, and dysfunction.
By restoring the natural flow of Qi (vital energy), acupuncture supports cellular function, promotes homeostasis and optimizes overall health and wellbeing.
Acupuncture is widely used to address a variety of health concerns including:
- Fertility support
- Pregnancy wellness and postpartum recovery
- Pain, injury and muscle tension (Joint Pain, Migraines, Back Pain, Neck pain, etc.)
- Stress, anxiety and emotional health
- Digestive issues (Acid reflux, Nausea, IBS, etc.)
- Sleep disturbances
- Women’s health, hormones and menopause
- Immune and respiratory health (Allergies, Sinus Congestion, etc.)
- Neurological concerns (Vertigo, Fatigue, TMJ, etc.)
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect at my first appointment?
Sometimes additional therapies like cupping, gua sha, Chinese medical massage or maxibustion are incorporated at the end of your session to enhance circulation, relieve tension, and support overall wellness.
How should I prepare for my appointment?
Wear loose, comfortable clothing. We often access points on the arms and legs for which you’ll always be properly draped for comfort and privacy.
What if I’m nervous about needles?
How many sessions will I need?
Do I need to do anything after treatment?
Chiropractic Acupuncture vs Acupuncture – What is the difference?
Chiropractic acupuncture is typically practiced by chiropractors who have completed additional certification in needling techniques. It often focuses on musculoskeletal concerns using methods like trigger point therapy (often referred to as dry needling) to relieve pain and tension.
A licensed acupuncturist is a needling specialist with extensive graduate-level training in both Eastern and Western medicine. This includes thousands of hours studying anatomy, physiology and classical acupuncture theory. Licensed acupuncturists are trained in a wide range of needling styles from dry needling and trigger point therapy to more traditional meridian-based acupuncture that supports the whole body including internal health, nervous system regulation, digestion, sleep and stress.
In short, while there is some overlap, acupuncture as a full medical system offers a broader, more holistic approach to care.