ACUPUNCTURE
Officially recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), acupuncture is a practice whereby very fine needles are inserted into specific points of the body in order to reestablish a person’s energetic balance.
Over 3,000 years old, this traditional Chinese medicine takes into account the entire physical and psychological state of the individual and puts the emphasis on activating the patient’s power to heal rather than simply eliminating their symptoms.
Inserting the needles stimulates the neurological, hormonal, and immune systems, inducing a biological, energetic response intended to restore health and relieve pain.
Simon has been practising acupuncture in Montreal since 2003.
STATUS OF THE PROFESSION
The World Health Organization, which publishes information on the regulation of traditional medicine, recognizes acupuncture as effective treatment for 43 ailments.
On June 17, 1994, the National Assembly of Quebec passed a law leading to the establishment of l’Ordre Professionnel des Acupuncteurs du Québec.
In the United States, the National Institutes of Health has financed acupuncture research since 1997 and recognizes its effectiveness in treating, among other problems, fibromyalgia, asthma and migraines.