Acupuncture Services at the Bloomington Clinic
Acupuncture enhances the body’s energy by stimulating prescribed points with ultra-fine needles, mild heat, manual pressure, or gentle electrical current.
Modern research has shown that acupuncture’s pain-relieving and mood-stabilizing effects are caused by the release of natural substances called endorphins. By stimulating the body to heal itself, acupuncture reduces the need for drugs and offers a conservative alternative to orthopedic surgery and other riskier therapies.
The beneficial effects of acupuncture may be strengthened by the use of Chinese herbal formulas. These formulas have been developed over thousands of years and can be customized to the unique needs of each individual patient.
Holistic Alternatives – Facial Acupuncture
The Bloomington Clinic now offers facial acupuncture, also known as cosmetic acupuncture. Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it’s a centuries-old practice that offers both cosmetic and health benefits.
Facial acupuncture aims at stimulating collagen production, increasing circulation, and supporting overall health and wellbeing, leading to glowing, youthful skin. Read more on the holistic approach to health aging to discover the benefits and how this service differs from other treatments.
At NWHSU Bloomington Clinic, we offer the patient two options to receiving acupuncture and Chinese medicine care.
- Private Providers: The patient is able to see a fully licensed provider that works solo with patients providing them the patient-centered care they need. Our private providers are in-network with major insurances.
- Student Clinic: This is a cash service offered at a $41 per visit charge (or at a discount with a student acupuncture package). Patients will receive acupuncture and Chinese medicine care from interns in the last trimesters of their education in NWHSU’s Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine program who are supervised by a licensed acupuncturist.
