How does Acupuncture work?

 

The theory of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine is based on Daoist observation of Nature and its cycles and then finding the same energy metaphors in the human body, Nervous System and Human Psyche.

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On the physical level, Acupuncture works through stimulation of physical structures through the use of ultra fine needles, creating local stimulation, release and effecting the nervous system and the brain to create a more systemic self regulating changes.

 

On a mental level, there is the effect of the client paying attention to their own life force, sensations and emotions as the needles are inserted and are creating a sense of spaciousness in how the client perceives their body.

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This sense of spaciousness, allow the processing of emotional information that was before held or repressed by the body and causing stagnation in energy flow - 'Qi Stagnation'.

 

Basically and in simple words, the body deeply relaxes, which affects the nervous system and the mind to get out of overwhelm and start processing life events, heal and better regulate bodily functions:

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• Lower the tension (Tonus) of muscles

• Relax tissue, reduce pain

• Help digestive organs

• Deepen breathing

• Calm the mind and nervous system

• Regulate Hormones and sleep cycle.

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In Chinese Medicine, the intention of the acupuncturist while activating acupuncture points has an effect on the treatment results, each acupuncture point having a known unique effect and activation of life force 'Qi' through the energy channels ( For example Fire points on energy channels are very effective in reducing - 'Fire' = Stress, in your body, if you reduce the excess energy in an organ system anything that relates to that organ system starts to regulate in a better way, affecting the whole body.

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For example: If the organs that relates to the Wood element (Liver / Gall Bladder) are not happy, you will feels it in many potential ways:  Digestive issue, head pressure, temperature regulation, sleep, feeling edgy, Excessive irritability to name a few.

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The Qi System is a closed system, in case of an imbalance, each Element / Station in that closed circuit will effect the whole system.

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If an organ system is chronically imbalanced, and after it being regulated again and again, it keeps on showing resistance to treatment, it is the body's way of asking for help.

 

The issue better be addressed on a deeper level, on the 'Spirit Level'.

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It is said that the highest form of Acupuncture, is the one that treats the patient on the level of 'SHEN' - Spirit.

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Why Combining Acupuncture and NLP is such a great approach?​​

 

As a trauma-informed practitioner, Natanel (Nir) understands that challenging emotional events and unresolved emotional trauma can leave deep imprints on the body and nervous system. To address this, he offers a unique integration of Acupuncture and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), guiding his clients through a meaningful and transformative healing journey.

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The Nervous System and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

When an emotional injury remains unresolved, it creates a state of chronic stress. In the language of Traditional Chinese Medicine, these states act as "Internal Pathogens" impeding the energy of the internal organs and disrupting the healthy flow of Qi.

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To address these deep-seated imbalances, Natanel integrates Acupuncture (TCM, Japanese, and 5-Phase styles)

with  NLP methods to heal and balance the emotions and the nervous system:

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• Acupuncture: To ground, balance, regulate and strengthen the Chinese Meridian System, Internal Organs and the Nervous System.

• ​Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP):Helps rewrite the subconscious "programs" that keep the body in a state of stress or emotional reactivity.

• ​Guided Imagery: To create a safe container to access subconscious emotional information so it can be reframed and healed.

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Accessing Your Internal Resources​

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The synergy of these approaches, can effect the base line of your nervous system in a deeper more meanigful way and can improve your capacity to self regulate and have a more positive approach to life and better relationships with yourself and others.

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Addressing Root Causes can support healing from Chronic Health Issues that were previously non responsive to therapy.