Acupuncture Jacksonville

For many people, the word "acupuncture" brings a mental picture of needles poking out of a hand or arm, as if someone were sewing a piece of cloth. After all, the word does have "puncture" in it. How can it be possible to have acupuncture without needles?

Like other forms of healthcare, medical acupuncture is not a method, but a set of principles based on anatomy and physiology. These principles involve stimulation of certain points throughout the body tissues. Acupuncture originally began with the use of a sharp pointed stone. Then, for thousands of years, achieving the therapeutic effect of acupuncture has relied on the use of needles. Today, acupuncture can also be performed using electrical stimulation, providing excellent results for a wide variety of ailments. Dr. Kim Johnston and Dr. Dunn utilize a variety of methods to stimulate the acupuncture points on the body and ear, including needles, electro-stimulation, and micro current for Auriculo therapy. The value of acupuncture is noted by the World Health Organization, which recommends many specific conditions as benefiting from this treatment.

Electro-Acupuncture

Do you:

• Experience chronic pain associated with an injury or aging?
• Often feel tired, fatigued or sluggish?

Electro-Acupuncture benefits:

• Relieves chronic pain
• Enhances athletic and physical functions
• Treats acute nausea
• Reduces menstrual pain and cramps
• Improves orthopedic function

Electro-Acupuncture, which has been in use for decades, is a variation of traditional acupuncture. In this process, acupuncture needles are placed at selected points and then pulsed with an electric current to stimulate the acupuncture points. This form of therapy has been utilized for a variety of health conditions including the treatment of chronic pain, relief of acute nausea and sedation/anesthesia!

"I have been telling everyone I know about Dr. Dunn's electro acupuncture treatment. I had severe pain for seven months. To my surprise, the electro-acupuncture treatment wasn't painful, and after the first visit I had pain relief, but still a feeling of pressure. After the second treatment, I had no pain, and no remaining pressure. Then, after my third treatment, I have been pain and pressure free for six weeks. I am doing great, and it's such a surprise!"
- Delores Allen, patient

Non-needle Acupuncture (also called Japanese Ryodoraku)

Do you often feel:

• Depressed or anxious
• Tired, fatigued or sluggish
• An overall loss of wellness
• Loss of focus or conversation

Non-Needle Japanese Acupuncture:

• Improves mood and focus
• Increases vitality and energy
• Reduces stress and anxiety
• Enhances athletic and physical functions

The Asian culture has appreciated Acupuncture for thousands of years for its simple application, its non-pharmaceutical approach, wide range of use, good curative effects and low costs. Medical acupuncture is practiced by many physicians who utilize the principles based on Chinese Five Element Theory, anatomy and physiology. Reading and stimulation of specific acupuncture points enhances and balances energy levels.

"Receiving Japanese Acupuncture has proven to greatly increase my overall health in many ways. Initial sessions proved helpful in uncovering areas of blockages and decreased energy levels in certain organs. Over time I found fatigue shifting to actual vigor, a spirited mindset and decreased muscular tension."
- Susan A. Stoll, patient

"After Dr. Dunn treated me using Japanese Acupuncture, I had more of a sense of well-being. The first thing that I noticed was that my constant feeling of nausea was gone and I no longer had to take my medication for acid reflux disease."
- Lorraine Smith, patient

Ariculo Therapy

Another form of acupuncture, as applied to the outer ear, is called auriculo therapy. It can be effective at relieving chronic pain and depression, reducing dependency on nicotine and other addictive substances, and stimulating the immune system to facilitate healing.

To learn more about the benefits of acupuncture, contact the Dunn Wellness Center at 904-249-1551.

Conditions Recommended for Acupuncture by the World Health Organization (WHO):