The theory and practice of acupuncture is based on Asian medicine (also known as traditional Chinese or Oriental medicine), a comprehensive natural health care system that has been used in Asian countries for thousands of years to preserve health and diagnose, treat, and prevent illness.

Acupuncture treats health conditions by inserting very thin needles through the skin and stimulating “acu-points” found at specific locations on the surface of the body to produce physiological effects. Other methods are also used to stimulate acu-points, such as heat or finger pressure. 

Several processes have been proposed to explain acupuncture’s effects, primarily those on pain. Acupuncture points are believed to stimulate the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) to release chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These chemicals either change the experience of pain or release other chemicals, such as hormones, that influence the body’s self-regulating systems. The biochemical changes may stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities and promote physical and emotional well-being. 

Neuro Acupuncture is a contemporary acupuncture technique integrating traditional needling methods and Scalp Acupuncture with western medical knowledge of neurology, neuroscience, and neurological rehabilitation.
Neuro Acupuncture technique is based on the canonical text of old acupuncture. Its methods are very similar to the modern neurology of the western medicine. Each acupuncture point is reviewed and re-translated clinical effects according to neurological aspects resolving the root cause of symptoms.

KONA has expanded this technique to the whole-body application for various pain and disorders. This acupuncture is quick and it stays in the body at most couple of second. The needle touches the exact location where it should and the result comes almost immediately while the patient walks out.

Acupuncture is an extremely safe therapeutic procedure. Our experience, training and remaining current in the profession ensure you are being given the best care possible. Your safety and well-being is our primary concern.

“The incidence of adverse effects is substantially lower than that of many drugs or other accepted medical procedures used for the same condition. “There is sufficient evidence of acupuncture’s value to expand its use into conventional medicine …”
by the National Institutes of Health(NIH)

It’s virtually painless! Very fine surgical steel needles are used. Since they are solid and very thin, they can be inserted without the discomfort that is typically associated with an injection needle.

Endorsement by the National Institutes of Health – Consensus Statement on Acupuncture In Nov. 1997

“There is sufficient evidence of acupuncture’s value to expand its use into conventional medicine and to encourage further studies of its physiology and clinical value.” The panel found clear evidence that acupuncture is effective for relief of post-operative chemotherapy, pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting, and post-operative dental pain. Other benefits from acupuncture which are still under consideration include relief of post-operative pain, addiction, stroke rehabilitation, carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis, headache, tennis elbow, fibromyalgia, menstrual cramps, and asthma. The panel noted that the World Health Organization identified more than 40 conditions for which acupuncture may be helpful. The panel found that one of the advantages of acupuncture is that the incidence of adverse effects is substantially lower than that of many drugs or other accepted medical procedures used for the same condition.

The World Health Organization(WHO)

Acupuncture: review and analysis of reports on controlled clinical trials 2003

The following are some conditions acupuncture has demonstrated – through controlled trials – to be effective treating

• allergies/asthma
• anxiety/depression
• arthritis/joint problems
• back pain
• bladder/kidney problems
• constipation/diarrhea
• colds/influenza
• cough/bronchitis
• dizziness
• drug /alcohol /smoking addiction
• fatigue • gastrointestinal disorders
• gynecological disorders
• headache/migraine
• heart problems/palpitations
• high blood pressure
• immune system deficiency
• knee pain
• menopausal discomfort
• musculoskeletal injuries
• pre-menstrual syndrome
• paralysis/numbness
• rhinitis
• sciatica • sexual dysfunction
• side effects of chemotherapy
• sinusitis • skin problems
• stress/tension • stroke rehabilitation
• tendonitis

In the course of your treatment Oriental herbal remedies may be prescribed. They may be dispensed as raw herbs or in pills, capsules, granules, or tinctures which make them easier to ingest. Most herbal formulas can treat a wide variety of symptoms while stimulating the body’s natural healing process as acupuncture therapy can.

The number of treatments needed depends upon the duration, severity, and nature of your health condition. Two or three treatments may be sufficient for an acute condition, while a series of five to 15 treatments may be needed to resolve chronic conditions. Some degenerative conditions may require ongoing treatments over a long period of time.

Patients should evaluate their progress after each session. Some relief should be apparent in two or three sessions, or six to eight sessions for more pervasive conditions. If you see encouraging signs, stick with it. Ask your practitioner questions about your treatment and improvement. If your response to treatment is not satisfactory, the practitioner may consider further diagnostic exams, modify the treatment plan, or refer to an appropriate practitioner, if necessary.

Having an acupuncture treatment if you are very hungry or tired is not recommended. Occasionally, some bruising may occur after treatment. If you have a bleeding disorder or are on blood thinning medications, you should inform your acupuncturist before undergoing treatment. If you are pregnant or have a pacemaker, tell the acupuncturist so that the appropriate herbs and acu-points will be chosen.