How do shiatsu and acupuncture cure illnesses?
Stimulation of specific therapeutic points of the body activates the inherent potential found at these points, improving the body’s overall immune system, bringing the body back into healthier shape. In other words, shiatsu and acupuncture do not directly cure the illness. Through treatments, the body strengthens and it is this improved physical strength that drives off illness. Shiatsu and acupuncture are often said to be able to cure a wide variety of illnesses, but in actuality, it is the patient’s own physical strength that is doing the real work.

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How long does it take for treatments to take effect?
Changes in the patient’s conditions can be expected, at the earliest, the day after a treatment is given. However, on average, patients should expect to experience changes after about the third treatment.? After 3 treatments, most patients notice that their symptoms have become milder, or that they "feel healthier." With continued treatments, symptoms can become unnoticeable, and the patient should be able to sense that the illness is being cured. Progress may take a while, but once conditions improve, it is unlikely that they will worsen or that the same symptoms will reappear.

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What illness can be cured?
Eastern medicine is classified under the field of ______ medical treatment. Hence, shiatsu and acupuncture are basically effective in treating all illnesses in their earliest stages. At present, most patient’s seeking attention suffer from muscular pain, such as stiffness of shoulders or back, but treatments have also been seen to be effective on persons with internal organ disorders or mental illnesses.

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How often and how many treatments are recommended?
Although results depend on the patient’s condition and symptoms, at Lotus Clinic, most patients average 3 to 5 treatments. A large number of symptoms have been seen to improve within this measure. However, each patient is unique and differences in rate and level of improvement must be expected. Effects of treatments can range from "Wow! I’m completely cured!" to "The symptoms are still there, but I’m much better than when I started." For the first 3 to 5 treatments, a pace of one treatment every week is recommended.? After about the fifth visit, once or twice a month should be fine.

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You may be covered
You may be fully or partially covered for Acupuncture therapy by your Health Insurance Plan. Motor Vehicle Accident Case: Fully Covered by Auto Insurance Plan ( Contact your own insurance company for further information.)