The art and science of acupuncture dates back nearly 3,000 years in China, but here in the West, acupuncture began to gain mainstream popularity about 40 years ago.
Since then, the benefits of acupuncture have become so well-known that colleges now offer degrees in it and major health insurance companies cover the costs of acupuncture treatments.
At the Wholeness Acupuncture Center, owner Guljan Nurmuradova says acupuncture is a highly effective way to treat a variety of chronic and acute medical conditions, including pain management, gastro-intestinal issues, depression and anxiety, migraines and infertility, to name just a few of the myriad of conditions acupuncture can address.
“There are many reasons why people seek out acupuncture, but one of the main reasons is that acupuncture is a natural and holistic health care treatment and has no side effects after treatments, unlike surgical or pharmaceutical health treatment options. When a person comes in for treatment we treat the unity of the entire body, both the body and the spirit,” Guljan says.
Acupuncture works by stimulating the central nervous system, which in turn releases chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These biochemical changes may stimulate the body's natural healing abilities and promote physical and emotional well-being.
“The main concept in Chinese medicine is the delicate balance of hemostasis, the balance of yin and yang in the body and the flow of Qi through the body,” Guljang says. “Acupuncture has been shown to restore that balance and create healthy outcomes for a myriad of conditions.”
Until a few years ago, Guljan worked as a human resources specialist in a corporate setting. But after a bout of anxiety, she sought out acupuncture treatment and then decided to become an acupuncturist herself.
“After researching treatment options for myself I decided acupuncture was my first choice and the results of it were immediate for me.”
She earned her Master’s Degree from the New England School Of Acupuncture at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and earlier this year opened her acupuncture clinic in Farmington. Joining her in the new health center is Jacqueline Fusari. Like Guljang, Jacqueline is also a licensed acupuncturist.
While patients seek out her services for illnesses or pain, she says regular acupuncture treatments can help people maintain a healthy lifestyle.
“You should look at it as a wellness program, like diet and exercise. It’s an investment in your health.”
Wholeness Acupuncture Center
10 Forest Park Drive, Farmington
Online: Wholenessacupuncturecenter.com
Phone: 860-404-2197
Email: Wholenessacupuncturecenter@gmail.com
On Facebook and Instagram: @Wholeness_Acupuncture_Center
“Acupuncture has been shown to restore that balance and create healthy outcomes for a myriad of conditions.” Guljan Nurmuradova