Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a 5,000-year-old Chinese medical technique in which practitioners insert fine needles into specific anatomic points to relieve pain and return the body to optimal function. The technique is based on the theory that all living organisms have an energy called “Qi” (pronounced “chee”) flowing through them along certain pathways. Pain, injury and other negative stimuli block the natu... Read More

Acupuncture is a 5,000-year-old Chinese medical technique in which practitioners insert fine needles into specific anatomic points to relieve pain and return the body to optimal function. The technique is based on the theory that all living organisms have an energy called “Qi” (pronounced “chee”) flowing through them along certain pathways. Pain, injury and other negative stimuli block the natural flow of Qi and cause a variety of disorders. Stimulating acupuncture points can restore Qi’s proper flow and allow the body to heal itself.

Western scientists have verified that the stimulation of acupuncture points leads to physiological reactions such as changes in heart rate, blood pressure, brain activity, blood chemistry, endocrine function, intestinal activity and immune-system function. Research also shows that acupuncture effectively treats medical conditions such as back, neck and joint pain, headaches, asthma, allergies, arthritis, menstrual and infertility problems, insomnia, fibromyalgia, and sciatica.

Acupuncture needles are a far distant cousin to those that patients encounter in traditional doctor’s offices. The point is so fine that acupuncture patients often feel little or no sensation upon insertion. During treatments some patients experience a subtle warmth, pressure or tingling, while others feel nothing unusual.

Nhu Nguyen Steinbaugh actively practices acupuncture in the Denver area, at offices in Centennial and Westminster. She has over 20 years of experience, and helps patients with a wide range of conditions and disorders.

Free Initial Consultations: Nhu offers completely free initial consultations to new patients, so schedule an appointment today!

Background: Nhu is a second-generation licensed acupuncturist and traditional Chinese herbalist who trained at the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She apprenticed with her father and received her acupuncture license from the state of Colorado in 2002. Nhu has been practicing ever since. She also received more than five years of special training under renowned acupuncturists. In addition to acupuncture, Nhu performs fire cupping and gua sha. She also worked in an internal medicine clinic for five years assisting medical doctors and has a bachelor’s degree in biology.

Referrals: Many of my new patients come to me by word of mouth. If you’re happy with the treatment I have given you, I would greatly appreciate it if you would refer me to a friend, family member or colleague who could benefit from my treatment. Please ask me about special offers for your referrals.

Fire Cupping: Cupping is one of the oldest techniques in Chinese medicine and does not use acupuncture needles. It uses extinguished flames in a cup to create suction. Cupping boosts the immune system which is very helpful for common cold, bronchitis, allergies and asthma. Cupping also helps relieve muscle tightness and spasms.

Gua Sha: Gua sha is a traditional Chinese medical treatment in which the skin is scraped using a special tool until the skin turns red. This scraping releases unhealthy elements from injured areas and stimulates blood flow and healing

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