ACUPUNCTURE
see also http://plumblossomclinic.org
Places of Practice: (treatment by appointment only)
Chinatown: Chinese Cultural Plaza
Institute of Clinical Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ICAOM)
100 N. Beretania St. Ste.203B, Honolulu, HI 92813
(808) 728-2954; (808) 521-2288; Fax: (808) 521-2271
http://www.orientalmedicine.edu
ONGKING Arts Center: Community Acupuncture Clinic
184 N.King St. (near corner of King and River; upstairs)
(808) 728-2954
Sustaining Affordable and Effective Treatment
In Asia, acupuncture traditionally consisted of a quick intake,
pulse & tongue diagnosis, and several people lying with needles in one communal
room. This model can work in the West as well. By treating people all together,
it is much more affordable for everyone, allowing for more frequent treatments,
and faster results.
Experience the collective healing energy of our community as we receive
acupuncture together.
Mondays 3-7pm
Qigong class follows
clinic 7-9pm
Sliding scale $10-30
Kaneohe: Community Acupuncture Clinic
45-680 Apuakea St. House A
(off Mokulele at Kam Hwy/at memorial cemetery)
Initial RSVP required
Wednesdays 11-3pm
Sliding scale $15-30
Kaimuki:
Kaimuki Health and Wellness
1109 12th Ave. Ste.2, Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 728-2954; (808) 924-7772
http://kaimukihealthandwellness.com/Welcome.html
Outcalls also available
Find answers to Common Questions about acupuncture.
What conditions are treatable with acupuncture?
How many treatments will I need?
Is there anything I need to do before receiving an acupuncture treatment?
Is there anything I can do while receiving acupuncture?
What can I expect after treatment?
ACUPUNCTURE
UTILIZES:
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Insertion of acupuncture needles (see above questions)
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Moxibustion: uses burning mugwort herb to invigorate blood circulation
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Cupping: uses glass or plastic cups combined with fire or suction to draw toxins out from the deep tissues
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Gwa Sha: uses an ox horn to draw toxins out of the deep tissues
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Interdermal needles: uses tac needles that are usually taped in place for a longer period of time for a stronger stimulation
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Electrical stimulation: uses electrical current conducted through a needle to sedate tissues
FOR
A VARIETY OF HEALTH NEEDS:
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Immune system enhancement
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Infectious disease
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Chronic, degenerative conditions
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Pain
METHODS
OF DIAGNOSIS:
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Looking: appearance, behavior, tongue
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Listening: voice, respiration, cough
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Asking: medical history, pain, appetite, thirst, sleep, HA, perspiration, urination, stool, meds, etc.
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Touching: palpation of meridians and areas of pain, pulse
Learn more about acupuncture:
FDA Reclassification of the Acupuncture Needle
Clinical Studies on Effectiveness of Acupuncture
NIH Conclusions on Acupuncture
WHO Citations of Effectiveness of Acupuncture
Articles from the column To the Point:
Papers on esoteric acupuncture theory:
vector equilibrium meridian model
© LOTUSSPACE, 2005