The Healing Power Of Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a holistic therapy that uses tiny, sterile needles to restore health and balance to your life.
Tips from Gudrun Wu Snyder, Founder of Moon Rabbit Acupuncture
Acupuncture takes an “entire body” approach to health, meaning the practice views health as an interconnected whole, and no one issue can be assessed separately from the others. Instead of simply treating one isolated problem or symptom, your acupuncturist will employ practices that focus on improving your overall health.
What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles (30 times thinner than the traditional needle you experience at your physician’s office) at strategic points on the body. Most people believe that acupuncture only treats pain, however it has a myriad of other uses including overall wellness and stress management.
From an eastern perspective, acupuncture is a technique for balancing the flow of qi (pronounced chee), or energy, which flows through meridians in your body. By inserting needles into specific points along these meridians, acupuncture re-establishes balance for overall health and wellbeing.
Who would be the ideal candidate for acupuncture?
The ideal candidate for acupuncture really is just about everyone! Anyone can benefit from acupuncture, unless you are extremely needle sensitive or have a bleeding disorder. People often think of acupuncture as a last resort to treat what ails them. When they do finally come in we often hear “I wish I had come sooner!”.
What are some of the benefits of acupuncture?
Acupuncture has a number of benefits, including not only better sleep, decreased stress and pain but also can support your fertility journey, help with allergies, fight inflammation and more. The best way to find out if acupuncture can help you is to contact a local board certified acupuncturist. At Moon Rabbit in Chicago we offer complimentary consultations to help you assess whether acupuncture will be helpful for you.
What advice do you have for anyone interested in trying out acupuncture but may have a fear of needles
For anyone who is afraid of needles, know that the needles we use are 30-40 times smaller than any needle you will experience at your physician’s office. They are so small that you really can only see them up close. The best way to get over this fear is to try it. Your acupuncturist will be happy to show you the needles before you get started.
However, for those people who really feel that needles aren’t for them, we recommend ear seeding. Ear seeding is a needle-free way to stimulate acupuncture points and help you get the treatment you need. You can visit Moon Rabbit for an ear seeding only appointment or purchase one of our DIY Kits for home use on our website.
Moon Rabbit Acupuncture's approach to healing is rooted in a "whole body" approach to health and wellness. Rather than limiting treatment to one small ache or pain, we focus on the body as an interconnected whole and develop treatments that benefit the entirety of you. Their skilled and friendly practitioners are passionate about furnishing the best care possible. It is their mission to make the complexities of eastern medicine clear and to empower you to take greater ownership of your physical and mental health.
The team at Moon Rabbit has been featured in a number of local and national press outlets. Recognized for our insight and expertise, you can explore our perspective in a variety of profiles, interviews, and pubic health stories.
Contact Moon Rabbit Acupuncture:
Website: www.moonrabbitacupuncture.com
Instagram: @moonrabbitacupuncture
Email: info@moonrabbitacupuncture.com
Phone: (773)234-1042
This article is part of a feature in the Spring 22 publication