Offering Affordable Acupuncture & Natural Health Care to the

Jacksonville Community

Why Acupuncture?

• The World Health Organization approves acupuncture to treat nearly 100 conditions including back pain, neck pain, knee pain, sciatica, headaches, depression, environmental allergies, insomnia, PMS, morning sickness, addictions, side effects from chemotherapy and radiation…and much more.

Why Acupuncture?

• A 2012 study from the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that acupuncture offers real relief from chronic pain when compared to placebo.

• A 2013 study conducted at Georgetown University showed that acupuncture effectively blocks stress hormones. This is significant because a majority of chronic diseases are stress related.

What is Acupuncture?

What is Acupuncture?

• Acupuncture is the insertion of hair-thin, single-use needles into specific locations on the body by a skilled and licensed professional.

• In Florida, Acupuncture Physicians undergo four years of training and are considered Primary Care Providers.

What is Acupuncture?

• In traditional Chinese Medical theory, the body is said to have channels that flow within it, connecting all major organs and integrating the body as a whole.

• It is also said that in these channels flows a subtle energy called Qi. When Qi becomes blocked or stagnated, medical conditions and pain can arise.

What is Acupuncture?

• Traditional Chinese Medicine encompasses five major healing modalities, which are:

–Acupuncture–Herbal Medicine–Nutrition–Bodywork and Massage–Meditation, Tai Chi and QiGong

How Does Acupuncture Work?

• Some theories include:– Acupuncture increases local blood flow to a painful

area, causing increased oxygenation to tissues and cells and promoting healing.

– Acupuncture releases endorphins, helping to boost mood and relieve pain.

– Acupuncture blocks stress signals, allowing the body to rest, heal and achieve homeostasis.

How Does Acupuncture Work?– Acupuncture stimulates the immune system by

causing a minute amount of inflammation. This small amount of inflammation triggers the immune system to produce natural anti-inflammatory compounds.

– Acupuncture activates receptors that inhibit the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

– Acupuncture can release trigger points in tight and painful muscles.

Who Gets Acupuncture?

Who Gets Acupuncture?

• According to the 1997 Health Interview Survey, over 3.1 million Americans have used acupuncture. This number is probably much higher now.

Who Gets Acupuncture?

• Numerous public figures and celebrities receive acupuncture.

What is Community Acupuncture?

• Most acupuncture treatments in the United States cost anywhere from $60-$175. Insurance coverage is limited.

• Studies show that a series of 6-12 treatments are needed to address health conditions. More treatments are sometimes indicated.

• Community Acupuncture is a movement founded 10 years ago to increase accessibility to acupuncture.

What is Community Acupuncture?

• Instead of being treated in a private room, community acupuncture patients are treated in a group setting and pay a sliding scale fee according to what they can afford.

• This makes acupuncture more affordable and helps patients receive as much acupuncture as they need in order to heal.

A Community Acupuncture Clinic

Community Acupuncture for Jax

• The Bow Acupuncture & Community Wellness plans to be open at least five days a week to increase accessibility and affordability of acupuncture to the community.

• It will be centrally located in the urban core.

The Bow Acupuncture

• Mission Statement: To empower the people of Jacksonville to care for their health in a natural way.

• In addition to acupuncture, The Bow will offer herbal and nutritional medicine, as prescribed by licensed Acupuncture Physicians who are also certified herbalists.

About Our Name

• The Bow represents strength, precision and resiliency. It is a symbol of balance and harmony which we strive to bring to our patient’s lives.

For More Information

www.BowAcupuncture.com