Acupuncture is one of the most widely used therapies in the world.
It's a powerful tool to promote health and generate more
self-awareness. It's a safe and effective treatment for many illnesses.
i started seeing susanda some time ago as i had won a gift certificate to six degrees community. i had been undergoing private acupuncture for years previous however it was getting cost prohibitive. i was immediately impressed with the space but more importantly i really enjoyed the concept and approach to healing as well as instantly liking the person who was going to be sticking needles into me!! that is very important to me. community acupuncture has allowed me to enjoy and reap the benefits from
In Chinese medicine Blood is a condensed a dense form of Qi. It is derived from the food we eat and air we breathe. The Spleen, Lungs and Heart all aid in production of Blood.
Blood provides nourishment and moisture to the entire body. It provides the fuel for movement and keeps muscles, skin and hair healthy. Having sufficient blood also nourishes the mind and keeps our reactions and memory sharp.
If your memory is poor, skin, hair and nails dull and limbs weak and fatigued Blood deficiency may be involved.
The language of an acupuncturist can be baffling. "Something's wrong with my kidneys? Do I have stones? My Spleen is giving me hemorrhoids? What's a san jiao and where is it?"
We're hoping to clear this up a bit.
Cultures have different versions of god, gender, food, and behavior to name a few. They often overlap but are sometimes different. The same can be said with how the body works, is described and perceived.
The language of an acupuncturist often baffles folks. “Something’s wrong with my kidneys? Do I have stones? My Spleen’s giving me hemorrhoids? What’s a san jiao and where is it?”
We’re hoping to clear this up a bit
Cultures have different versions of god, gender, food, and behavior to name a few. They can overlap but are sometimes different. They same and be said with how the body works, described and perceived.
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Knowing how to eat is getting ridiculous! At any given time in the paper, on TV, or in the supermarket there are new breakthroughs on how much B12 one needs, how to combine food, calorie intake, Raw, macrobiotic, zone, alkaline, detox, high protein. Ahhh!
We provide our service according to these principles:
Safe & Effective - To perform our service in an effective and safe manner, informing clients of any potential risks involved in a treatment
Private & Confidential - Client health history and information are kept private and confidential
Respect & Collaboration - Practitioners and clients work together with mutual respect and dialogue openly in the treatment process
Quiet Space
In order to keep the centre a quiet, tranquil space for all clients we ask that you:
- Turn cell phones off and remove your shoes before entering the centre - Keep your voice down and chitchat to a minimum - Respect the privacy and space of others around you.
Payment
- We accept cash or personal cheques - Payment is made before
each treatment. (This helps us run the center more efficiently and
allows you to "float out" after your treatment.) - Prepaid treatment card and gift certificates are also available. -
We can issue you a receipt for extended health insurance. We do not
do direct billing. Please check with your insurance carrier to confirm
you have coverage for acupuncture.
Scheduling Treatments
- Appointments are made by phone, email or in person - Appointments are scheduled before each treatment.
Lateness
Try to arrive 5 minutes early to prepare for your treatment. Be aware
that if you are late, it will cut into your treatment time.
Cancellation
We require 24-hours notice to cancel an appointment. We only accept cancellations by phone. No emails please. You will be charged what you normally pay on the sliding scale for missed appointments.
Refunds
Six Degrees does not offer refunds on treatments or treatment packages. However, treatment packages are transferable.
Wheelchair access
Unfortunately, Six Degrees is not wheel chair accessible.
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