Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are well established and well known modalities practiced for thousands of years. Their premise is that vital energy, or Qi, flows along certain pathways in the body. Sometimes the energy is blocked, deficient, excessive or unbalanced. Acupuncture restores the balance, thus encouraging healing. There are several modern science theories that attempt to explain the benefits of treatment, while benefits in many medical conditions were proven in clinical studies. The treatments are normally done with acupuncture needles, but can be done with other modalities applied to acupuncture points as well ( acupressure, magnets, tuning forks). Dr Gardiner practices NSEV (Non-somatic Extraordinary Vessel) Healing & Acupuncture which is a philosophy of health, and a method of treating and preventing disease, and is deeply rooted in Ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine that is integrative in its nature. It addresses a person’s core patterns of functioning, in addition to their presenting symptoms or specific complaints to achieve optimum wellness. The ultimate goal of NSEV Healing is to create a healthy balance among these internal functioning patterns, as well as overall harmony in the way a person interacts with the world around them.
About ten sessions are usually recommended to see clinical response, but many patients will start seeing benefits after 2-3 sessions.

The Initial Intake for Acupuncture can be done by Telemedicine or In person. If it is done in person, it will include Acupuncture session. If it is done via Telemedicine, it does not include actual Acupuncture. Acupuncture visit is scheduled after it at a separate visit.