No. In our Santa Clara clinic, A Center for Natural Healing, we practice both Classical Acupuncture and Traditional Japanese Meridian Therapy, both of which are extremely gentle and very relaxing.

If you are hesitant to receive treatment with needles, you can try Japanese Meridian Therapy which is performed without needle insertion and is an extremely gentle treatment that is especially good for children, elderly patients and anyone with needle phobia.

Classical Acupuncture treats a wide range of disorders from the common cold, allergies, and pain all the way to gynecological disorders, mental and emotional disorders, sports injuries, hormonal imbalances and autoimmune diseases.

Acupuncture can also treat acute and chronic pain, neuropathy, autoimmune disorders, gastrointestinal issues – such as IBS, Crohn’s and colitis, infertility (male & female), insomnia, menstrual and menopausal disorders as well as prostatitis and erectile dysfunction

In its original form, Acupuncture is preventive medicine and can be used to rebalance the internal body to prevent disorders from manifesting. And besides its extraordinary health benefits, Acupuncture provides a calm, relaxing experience that helps free the body and calm the mind.

Healthy aging has to do primarily with the wellness of our bodies. 

Do you notice how things feel like they ‘flare up’ when you’re under stress? These flare ups can be emotional or physical.

Inflammatory responses are the primary cause of disease that occur when emotions get lodged into the physical body causing pain, discomfort and disease. This often happens because the mind is unsettled, or if you carry grief, loss and anger from the past without properly dealing with or processing those feelings.

You’re probably holding something you haven’t processed in your body, whether the source of your trauma is purely physical, emotional, or a combination of the two. That's why it's crucial to release the tissues where we hold these unprocessed thoughts and emotions.

Acupuncture meridians in the body course through these tissues. By releasing these areas and freeing the body physically, we’re able to settle the mind, triggering the body’s natural healing process and thus preventing and even overcoming illness.

Acupuncture can be beneficial to treat and prevent symptoms and illnesses that you may not even think of to use Chinese Medicine to treat. If you're unsure of whether this is the right treatment for you, or have questions about how it may be used to treat your specific condition, you can email my team directly at info@setarehmoafi.com with further questions.