TCM treatment disciplines
The acupuncturist can treat using needle techniques, moxibustion, cupping, or a combination of these. Acupuncture treatment can be supported with exercise therapy such as Qi Gong, Chinese herbs, massage therapy like Tui-Na and Shiatsu, meditation, and lifestyle and dietary advice. This is how it is described in the NVA Professional Profile. And this was also the case in ancient China. Acupuncture is a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Emotions and Lifestyle, New Focus Points?
In the West, there is increasing attention on the impact of your thoughts, stress, lifestyle, and diet on your health. Even health insurers and the government believe they have come up with something new, especially to limit healthcare costs. For acupuncturists, it is only logical to pay attention to all aspects during treatment. This has been interwoven in the entire system of Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries. The understanding of the interconnectedness, as described in the five elements system, is the foundation from which the acupuncturist operates.
