Acupuncture
What INM can offer you
YOUR LOCAL ACUPUNCTURIST SERVING GREATER DANBURY
Acupuncture is the method of using fine filiform needles, which are placed strategically at specific sites on the body that may have a regulatory effect on hormones, the nervous system, organs
Dr. Kenneth Hoffman, DAOM, L.Ac.
Our Medical Director and Founder
He then completed a 4 year Chinese medical school program with an internship at St. John’s Riverside Hospital in Yonkers, NY. His post-graduate specialties included study with some the best doctors in functional medicine where he focused on the integration of western bio-medicine including blood chemistry analysis, endocrinology and the use of Medical Infrared Thermography.
He has performed more than 18,000 acupuncture treatments on over 7,000 patients since starting his practice which has now grown into the busiest clinic of its kind in the state of Connecticut.
What Is Acupuncture and how does it help?
Acupuncture therapy uses
We provide Acupuncture to help greater Danbury residents with:
- Low Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Osteoarthritis & Knee Pain
- Headaches
- Other Conditions
Acupuncture can be used as a therapy for a range of conditions including chronic pain, migraines, depression
The History of Acupuncture
Acupuncture is one of the oldest therapeutic medical methods. It is commonly used in Asian countries and traces back to ancient therapeutic arts from 5,000 years ago. The belief behind the benefit of acupuncture stems from the idea of balancing the body’s natural functions, helping stimulate the healing process.*
The practice of acupuncture became more well known in the United States in 1971 when the New York Times reported on how Chinese doctors were using needles to ease pain during and after emergency surgery. Since that time acupuncture has become more of a common practice in the United States to help patients suffering from chronic pain and similar conditions.
What to Know Before You Go
If you have a fear of needles, please don’t let that prevent you from considering acupuncture. The needles used during acupuncture are very fine and flexible and placed just underneath the skin. While you may feel a slight tingling or a dull sensation, when done correctly the acupuncture is painless. There are also needless acupuncture therapy options like cupping.
Why Choose the Sophia Natural Health Center for Acupuncture
Our acupuncturists have extensive training and years of experience. At the Sophia Natural