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What is Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine?

What is acupuncture and Oriental Medicine?

Acupuncture is one part of a variety of treatment modalities that encompass Oriental Medicine or Traditional Chinese Medicine.  This system of medicine evaluates the entire person to include one's experiences in life, which can profoundly effect the body; thus creating a holistic medicine that gets to the root of the problem, and is not focused merely on symptom management. 

Acupuncture is the insertion of very fine, sterile, single- use needles into specific locations throughout the body, called acupoints or neuro-vascular nodes.  These nodes are found along muscle, nerve, vascular and lymph pathways throughout the entire body. Stimulating these points with needles, microcurrent, massage, cold laser or LED light, triggers the body's organs to balance its stress responses, inflammatory responses, hormonal imbalances  Once this is done, oxygen and blood can circulate throughout the body, providing adequate nourishment to cells, organs, glands, tissues and muscles. This can eliminate pain, restore homeostasis allowing the body to heal itself—ultimately leading to optimal health and well-being.  Homeostasis is a common medical term defined as the tendency of the body to achieve physiological balance or equilibrium. 


In summary, acupuncture and Oriental Medicine support immunity, physical and emotional health, and improves overall body function and well-being. There is a vast list of ailments that acupuncture is known to be effective at treating.  The World Health Organization has compiled a list of these conditions and are listed on the accompanying page.  Additionally, the preponderance of scientific literature on the subject demonstrates that it is a safe, effective, drug free way to treat a wide variety of medical problems.
What our clients are saying!!

​"My whole family goes here. They have treated everything from an ear ache in my son to severe back pain in me! I recently had some back pain treated before an important powerlifting meet. The treatment made my back feel great! I even set some National records! Went in for a second treatment and pain is completely gone. Very professional yet cozy environment. Highly recommended!"

""I had a lot of foot pain, and had made an appointment with a foot specialist. Unfortunately, it wasn’t for another week. I have had good luck with acupuncture in the past and decided to try a new provider, since I now live in the East Mountains. I was able to get in to see Dr. Arritt the next day. The results were amazing! By the next day I was pain free. I canceled my appointment with the foot specialist. I am still pain free as I write this review, five weeks later!"
Gloria


​Turquoise Trail Acupuncture and Wellness, LLC
Dr. LeNita M. Arritt, DOM, RN, IBCLC
11792 NM 337
​Tijeras, NM 87059
505-286-7827
drarritt@turquoisetrailacupuncture.com

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    • What is Oriental Medicine?
    • What conditions do we treat?
    • What happens during a visit?
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