® ® Practicing at St. Joseph Medical Arts Bldg, Port
Charlotte, FL  |
| Acupuncture treatments are done daily (Monday through
Friday) by Dr. Swing in conjunction with conventional wound care as an
outpatient at Bon Secours-St. Joseph Hospital - Pt. Charlotte,
Florida. You can actually see visible changes in the wound by the end of your FIRST TREATMENT. For the majority of patients treated, only four acupuncture needles are used. All needles used by Dr. Swing are one time use only - disposable needles. The healing time and care involved varies, depending on the size of the wound (ulcers), age and health of the patient and the amount of blood flow to the wound. Arrangements have been made with a local hotel for a preferred rate to be offered (based on availability) to patients traveling from out-of-town needing accommodations. The hospital also has free transportation from the motel to the hospital for treatments. |
| How does Medical Acupuncture work? |
The meridians can be influenced by needling the acupuncture points; the acupuncture needles establish the regular flow through the meridians, unblock the obstructions at the dams and re-establish the regular flow through the meridians. Acupuncture treatments can therefore help the body's internal organs to correct imbalances in their digestion, absorption, and energy production activities, and in the circulation of their energy through the meridians. The modern scientific explanation is that needling the acupuncture points stimulates the nervous system to release chemicals in the muscles, spinal cord, and the brain. These chemicals will either change the experience of pain or they will trigger the release of other chemicals and hormones which influence the body's own internal regulating system. The improved energy and biochemical balance produced by acupuncture results in stimulating the body's natural healing abilities and in promoting physical and emotional well-being. |
| Are there any side effects to the treatment? |
It is quite common with the first one or two treatments to have a sensation of deep relaxation or even mild disorientation immediately following the treatment. These pass with a very short time, and never require anything more than a little bit of rest to overcome. |
| Is acupuncture covered by health insurance? |
The AAMA is working to inform insurance companies and the public in order to standardize payment practices and accessibility to this type of treatment. You can help by insisting that your insurance company offer you reimbursement for medically indicated acupuncture treatments before you accept their policies. |