Acupuncturists near Charleston, SC
Catherine R Jones
Acupuncturist, ND, MS, LAc
Verified Verified
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
I see people of all ages for both "simple" and very complex issues.
Pain, digestive concerns and stress/anxiety are frequently chief complaints. The first visit is at least two hours long. We will address all aspects of your health from many perspectives. You will receive an acupuncture treatment (if you wish) and there will be written recommendations at the end. The goal is always that you will have an increased sense of wellbeing and an improvement in your overall health as well as experience a significant improvement in whatever it is that brought you to your initial appointment.
I see people of all ages for both "simple" and very complex issues.
Pain, digestive concerns and stress/anxiety are frequently chief complaints. The first visit is at least two hours long. We will address all aspects of your health from many perspectives. You will receive an acupuncture treatment (if you wish) and there will be written recommendations at the end. The goal is always that you will have an increased sense of wellbeing and an improvement in your overall health as well as experience a significant improvement in whatever it is that brought you to your initial appointment.
Acupuncture in Charleston - is it right for me?
Acupuncture is based on the concepts of oriental medicine or traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and is one of the oldest healing practices in the world. Charleston acupuncturists are health care professionals who evaluate and treat the many conditions, aches and pains that respond to acupuncture.
Acupuncturists insert very fine acupuncture needles into the body. The purpose of the needles is to stimulate acupuncture points or meridians. The needles do not inject any substance into your body and are so fine as to be virtually impossible to feel. In some cases, acupuncture may be accompanied by electrical stimulation or the burning of moxa, a form of heat therapy. Or use acupressure, where physical pressure is applied by hand or elbow to trigger points with the aim of clearing blockages in these meridians.
'Accupuncture' and 'Accupuncturist' are common mis-spellings.
Acupuncturists insert very fine acupuncture needles into the body. The purpose of the needles is to stimulate acupuncture points or meridians. The needles do not inject any substance into your body and are so fine as to be virtually impossible to feel. In some cases, acupuncture may be accompanied by electrical stimulation or the burning of moxa, a form of heat therapy. Or use acupressure, where physical pressure is applied by hand or elbow to trigger points with the aim of clearing blockages in these meridians.
'Accupuncture' and 'Accupuncturist' are common mis-spellings.
Credentials for Charleston licensed acupuncturists?
A licensed acupuncturist in Charleston needs a minimum of two years college education and must complete three years of professional training and pass the State's approved licensing examination. The three year program includes both theory and hands-on clinical practice. Most States' professional training programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) and by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).