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Many of our current patients admit today
that they were once skeptical, wary or even scared of using
integrated health therapies. To ease your mind and to dismiss
many common misconceptions about Village Health, we have put
together a list of answers to frequently asked questions hoping
it would help you visit us soon.
What are your privacy
policies?
We understand that information about
you and your health is very personal, and we are committed to
protecting the privacy of this information. For a pdf
version of our privacy policies please click here.
Will my medical insurance cover holistic
treatments?
Village Health will be happy to call your
insurance company to find out if they cover the treatments
you are interested in. Contact us for more information.
For a copy of our Financial Policy click here.
Why should I see an acupuncturist when
I can go to a doctor for my (back pain... headaches... irritable
bowel syndrome... menstrual pain... stress... etc.) instead?
Acupuncture will not replace Western medicine
for certain things like severe trauma, but it does have a
place in the treatment of many ailments associated with modern
lifestyles and the general decline of our bodies due to aging.
Chinese medicine offers a holistic alternative to surgery
and pills as well as a different way of thinking about health.
Chinese medicine views the body as a whole and considers the
effect of the mind and spirit on it, while Western medicine
tends to separate and focus on specific parts of the body.
Chinese medicine is a gentle and minimally invasive therapy.
Do acupuncture needles hurt?
Acupuncture is a relatively pain free procedure
meant to give you relief from pain, not to inflict more. Most
of the time patients say they don't even feel the needle go
in. Most patients find acupuncture extremely relaxing and
eagerly look forward to their treatments.
Does Village Health use sterile, disposable
needles?
Yes, always. We use pre-sterilized, single
use needles made of stainless steel to ensure your comfort
and safety.
What types of illness or injuries can
naturopathy, chiropractic care or acupuncture help?
Each of these disciplines can treats a wide
range of conditions including, but not limited to pain, infertility,
menstrual pain, stress, sports injuries, migraines, asthma,
post operative pain, allergies, TMJ, chronic illness, women's
health, constipation, depression, sciatica, nausea, anxiety,
addiction and many other chronic conditions. To find out which
service can treat your particular issues best, come in for
a free health assessment.
What Is Massage Therapy?
Massage is one of the oldest, simplest forms
of therapy and is a system of stroking, pressing and kneading
different areas of the body to relieve pain, relax, stimulate,
and tone the body. Massage does much more than create a pleasant
sensation on the skin, it also works on the soft tissues(the
muscles, tendons, and ligaments) to improve muscle tone. Although
it largely affects those muscles just under the skin, its
benefits may also reach the deeper layers of muscle and possibly
even the organs themselves. Massage also stimulates blood
circulation and assists the lymphatic system (which runs parallel
to the circulatory system), improving the elimination of waste
throughout the body.
Traditional healthcare systems throughout
the world recognize that therapeutic massage can play an important
role in treating illness or chronic ailments, and contribute
to a higher sense of general well-being.
And with ever-expanding research on the
beneficial effects of massage, more professionals are advising
patients to include therapeutic massage in their health care
treatment plans. Physicians, chiropractors and physiotherapists
are recommending more patients receive massages for certain
health conditions, while many employers and health insurance
plans support the use of registered massage therapists.
What are the effects of massage?
Although a single
massage will be enjoyable, the effects of massage are
cumulative and a course of massage treatments will bring the
most benefits. Regular massage can have the effect of
strengthening and toning the entire body mechanism, and so
help to prevent unnecessary strains and injuries that might
otherwise occur due to excess tension and any resulting
structural weaknesses. Massage can stimulate or calm the
nervous system-depending upon what is required by the
individual-and thus helps reduce fatigue, leaving the client
with a feeling of replenished energy. At its best, massage has
the potential to restore the individual physically, mentally
and spiritually.
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