Interview with Caspar van der Poel - social media day June 30
Out and about
The acupuncturist's toolbox - Thierry de Vlieg on Dr. Tan's balance method
The Fire of Summer - joy, connection, and vitality
The toolbox of the acupuncturist - Ineke van der Ham on Applied Channel Theory
Acupuncture for all ages
Did you know that an acupuncturist is a specialist in, well, everything really? That is to say, every acupuncturist is trained all-round, learns to assess and treat many types of pain, learns about digestive complaints, respiratory problems, gynecological issues, fertility, sleep problems, and so on.
This broad education is very logical. After all, Traditional Chinese Medicine, of which acupuncture is a part, looks at the whole person. At the body, the mind, the emotions. A complaint is seen as a symptom of the disturbance of the whole.
Specialist and Allrounder
A acupuncturist can of course specialize in a specific area, based on personal preference or interest; another may have more affinity with a different problem area. But during the training, all fields are covered. And not only acupuncture, but also Chinese herbs, cupping, moxa, and nutrition. In addition, there are further training courses in Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and Tuina, with movement and massage techniques.
For All Ages
The acupuncturist thus treats the person as a whole and in all stages of life. During the Acupuncture Week 2018, we paid extensive attention to the different stages of life. Go to the series of articles via the link at the bottom of this page.
Make an appointment
Feel free to discuss your health problem with an acupuncturist and inquire about what he or she can do for you. If you need help finding an acupuncturist, contact the NVA secretariat. We are available by phone every weekday from 9 am to 12 pm.
