Magnetic Acupressure Therapy

Magnetic Acupressure Therapy combines the therapeutic benefits of acupressure, moxabustion, and magnetic fields. To accomplish this, magnetically-charged pressure pins are applied to the patient's acupoints. In addition, a cup encircling the pressure pins can be used for suction.

The main functions of acupressure are to redistribute and balance the body's energy by stimulating acupoints. Cupping helps to open the circulation in the vicinity of the acupoint and draw toxins out through the skin. Magnetic fields can support and intensify the energy balancing effects of acupressure. These fields also act to stimulate or relax tissues (depending on the magnetic pole applied) on the cellular level.

Magnetic fields are thought to promote healing by speeding the rate of charged ion and gas diffusion through cellular membranes. They have also been found to be effective in reducing pain, especially in muscles and joints, apparently through interactions that alter nerve signal transmission.

These therapeutic methods are augmented in my treatment by:

Treatments

Magnetic acupressure therapy can effectively treat both chronic and acute conditions, however my therapy will initially focus primarily on conditions in the joints and musculature of the limbs and back, including problems such as arthritis, tendinitis, and muscle strains.

Side-effects

Magnetic acupressure will normally induce a sensation of tingling or a sort of electric spark sensation, both at the acupoint and sometimes elsewhere in the body. These sensations are a normal and expected part of the therapy process.

To date, I do not know of any negative side effects associated with biomagnetic therapy. Clinical studies conducted in Japan did not find any indications of side effects.

Acupressure and cupping can sometimes have side effects for some people. Stimulation of acupoints can have a variety of side effects such as sweating, dizziness, nausea, and tingling. Such symptoms occur for a small percentage of patients. These effects can mitigated for such patients through various means such as eating a meal half an hour before treatment.

Cupping can cause the skin to bruise, and in some instances, even raise blisters. These side-effects are not considered to be problematic in Asia, where cupping has been a common practice for centuries. In fact, Asian patients are usually more satisfied when cupping results in bruising, because they consider it to be an indication that toxins have been drawn out of the skin. For many Western patients, however, this is not the case. For such patients, I can prevent bruising through light or minimal cupping in conjunction with the other treatments.

Counter-indications

Magnetic Acupressure therapy is not recommended for some diabetics, pregnant women, hemophiliacs, or people with pacemakers or other electronic implants.