Acupuncture is an efficient and affordable form of medicine that works with extremely fine needles that are inserted into the skin at the relevant points on the body to stimulate or reduce the flow of energy through the varying meridians thus helping to relax and improve the patient’s general physical well being. Acupuncture is based on ancient Chinese theories of the flow of Qi (energy) and Xue (blood). According to ancient theory, acupuncture allows Qi to flow to areas of deficiency and away from areas of excess. In this way, acupuncture regulates and restores the harmonious energetic balance of the body.
The Scalabrini Centre offers premises to the Flying Needle Project (FNP) on the second floor, staffed by two registered Acupuncturists, who offer treatment to our clients with a focus on those who are HIV+.
It is FNP’s mission to provide complimentary healthcare to the vulnerable HIV/AIDS infected population of South Africa. The clinic incorporates alternative healing measures along with sustained support to those infected with HIV and works in conjunction with allopathic medicine and anti retro-viral (ARV’s) medications to provide integrative, holistic treatment.
FNP concentrates on providing high quality complimentary healthcare to HIV patients who are suffering, and plans to enable them to lead healthier and longer lives. It is founded on the principle that health care is a right and not a privilege.
According to Carl Dahlgren (L.Ac) “Acupuncture can treat many of the symptoms associated with HIV: difficulty sleeping, low energy, peripheral neuropathy, nausea, anxiety, depression, muscle tension, urinary difficulties, diarrhea, constipation, poor digestion, acid stomach, headaches, bloating, skin conditions, liver toxicity, poor breathing, excess mucous, fevers and chills, "floaters," and many others. ” It has also been effective in preventing and treating post herpetic neuralgia associated with herpes zoster (shingles).”
The clinic is currently open on Thursdays from 10am to 3pm.
To find out more, please go to www.flyingneedle.org
