ACUPUNCTURE                                      LOTUSSPACE®PRESS TEXTS

see also http://plumblossomclinic.org

http://www.elephantjournal.com/2008/12/conscious-citizens-interview-michael-hamilton-qi-gong-instructor-and-acupuncturist/

Places of Practice: (treatment by appointment only)

(808) 728-2954

Outcalls also available

Kapahulu-Kaimuki:

PLUM BLOSSOM CLINIC

1113 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816

(808) 728-2954

COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE

(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.

Sundays 2-5pm

Inner Rhythm Holistic Healing School

931 University Av.; (corner of King and University)

http://www.innerhythm.com

Tuesdays 5-8pm

Hands Towards Heaven Lomi Lomi Clinic

1113 Kapahulu Ave.

Past Community Clinics:

[2009-12]

1200 Queen Ema St. Capitol Place Yoga Studio (new Honda-condo building; across the street from St. Andrews Cathedral)

5th floor in Yoga Room

(non-residents must sign in at 1st floor)

[2006-9]

ONGKING Arts Center

http://www.ongking.com

184 N.King St. (near corner of King and River; upstairs)

http://www.ongking.com

Find answers to Common Questions about acupuncture.

What is acupuncture?

How does acupuncture work?

Does it hurt?

How deep do the needles go?

Are the needles clean?

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:

• Insertion of acupuncture needles (see above questions)

• Moxibustion: uses burning mugwort herb to invigorate blood circulation

• Cupping: uses glass or plastic cups combined with fire or suction to draw toxins out from the deep tissues

• Gwa Sha: uses an ox horn to draw toxins out of the deep tissues

• Interdermal needles: uses tack needles that are usually taped in place for a longer period of time for a stronger stimulation

• Electrical stimulation: uses electrical current conducted through a needle to sedate tissues

• Magnet Therapy: uses magnets that are taped in place, on acupoints, to encourage a homeostatic affect on the meridian

• Auricular Acupuncture:  uses ear acupuncture points with needles, interdermal needles, seeds, or magnets to treat the whole body

• Korean Hand Acupuncture:  uses hand acupuncture points with needles to treat the whole body

• Scalp Acupuncture:  uses scalp acupuncture points to treat the whole body

FOR A VARIETY OF HEALTH NEEDS:

• Immune system enhancement

• Infectious disease

• Chronic, degenerative conditions

• Pain Rehabilitation  

METHODS OF DIAGNOSIS:

• Looking: appearance, behavior, tongue

• Listening: voice, respiration, cough

• Asking: medical history, pain, appetite, thirst, sleep, HA, perspiration, urination, stool, meds, etc.

• Touching: palpation of meridians and areas of pain, pulse

Learn more about acupuncture:

Brief History

Ancient Art in a Modern World

Medical Research

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:

PMS

Allergy

Fibromyalgia

Diabetes

Papers on esoteric acupuncture theory: 

vector equilibrium meridian model