Acupuncture
Involves the insertion of very fine, disposable, stainless steel needles in certain areas of the body called acupoints. These needles may stimualte the body's own natural healing ability, to help correct any imbalances and restore the body to a healthy equilibirum.
Acupressure
A type of massage therapy in which the fingers are used to press on an acupoint, instead of using needles.
Trigger Point Acupuncture
Involves needling trigger points (knots in muscles) to promote blood flow in order to relax the muscle.
Electroacupuncture
A procedure where pulses of weak electrical current are sent through the acupuncture needles to help improve the outcome of acupuncture.
Acupuncture Point Injection
Combines acupuncture and liquid medicication (isotonic saline) which is injected into acupuncture points.