The Different Modalities
TCM is rooted in nature, the cosmos, and the human body. Although different treatment modalities are used, TCM is not a piecemeal of healing modalities. It is an ancient complex medical system that treats the root cause of an illness rather than the symptoms through the application of a combination of different theoreis such as Qi Theory, Five Phase/Element Theory, Yin-Yang Theory, Organ Theory and Meridian Theory. The various treatment modalities offered by Jax Mobile Acupuncture are:
Acupuncture is the painless technique of inserting fine needles into various points on the body. These various points are associated with the qi, or energy flow, of the body. It is believed that imbalances in the qi of the body cause pain and sickness. The goal of acupuncture is to rebalance the energy of the body allowing a patient the ability to eliminate sickness, alleviate pain and maintain health.