Dear friends and clients of Lifewise Health & Wellness,
I am pleased to announce that I will be adding a new treatment modality to my existing massage practice: Contemporary Medical Acupuncture.
During the fall of 2009, I was a student in the Contemporary Acupuncture program at McMaster University in Hamilton. It was a wonderful learning experience: not only did I receive certification in acupuncture, but I gained valuable tools in assessment and anatomy, due to the broad scope of the training.
For those of you unfamiliar with contemporary acupuncture, this evidence-based approach uses fine needles to stimulate peripheral nerves throughout the body for the purpose of relieving pain and other symptoms associated with acute and chronic injuries or dysfunctions. The needles are often stimulated by electricity to increase the therapeutic benefits.
Treatments are generally painless, and needling can be incorporated directly into a massage therapy treatment plan. I am excited to begin using this technique and as always, I am available to answer any questions you may have regarding this or any other technique.
Wishing you a safe and happy 2010!
Dennis Newhook, RMT, CYT
