TCM is more than 3500 years old and is one of the oldest systems of medicine. Although Acupuncture originated in China during the Shang Dynasty, 1600-1100 B.C. it only became popular in the Western hemisphere since approximately the 1970's. Acupuncture, began with the discovery that stimulating specific areas of the skin affected physiological functioning of the body, which restored and maintained health.
TCM views and takes on a holistic approach of treating the body as a whole. The body is viewed as a microcosm of the natural cycles which occur around us and observe the interconnectedness of all the body's systems. Our body is made up of vital energy, "Qi" pronounced "chee". Qi flows through the body and performs multiple functions to help maintain health.
TCM views and takes on a holistic approach of treating the body as a whole. The body is viewed as a microcosm of the natural cycles which occur around us and observe the interconnectedness of all the body's systems. Our body is made up of vital energy, "Qi" pronounced "chee". Qi flows through the body and performs multiple functions to help maintain health.
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Antonella Turchiaro is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Registered Acupuncturist in good standing with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO). She is certified in clean needle technique, through the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
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