Acupuncture

“Acupuncture refers to the art of detecting and characterizing disturbances in the human being's energetic balance, using energy and the network of meridians and acupuncture points in order to prevent and treat energetic, physical and psychic disharmonies, taking care of the health according to Chinese medical art, using different techniques of regulation, manipulation and stimulation of organs, viscera and meridians and acupuncture points existing in the human body” DGS (2008)

Indications
- Treatment and relief of acute and chronic pain;
- Anxiety, panic attacks, stress;
- Sleep disorders (insomnia);
- Menstrual pain, sexual dysfunctions;
- Improving the quality of life of cancer patients;
- Gastrointestinal disorders;
- Urinary tract disorders (functional incontinence, recurrent urinary infections…);
- Respiratory changes (asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis);
- Skin Diseases (Eczema);
- Autoimmune diseases;
- Balance disturbances (tinnitus, dizziness).

Clinical staff
	Paula Carvalho (Time: Monday) Professional Acupuncturist Certificate nº 500035 Advanced Course in Acupuncture Degree in Nursing
	Ricardo Picão (Time: Friday) Professional Acupuncturist Certificate nº 500120 Master of Specialization in TCM Postgraduate in TCM Degree in Nursing
	Carla Machado (Time: Thursday) Degree in Acupuncture
	Jonas Marçalo (Time: Wednesday) Degree in Acupuncture