Finding an acupuncture doctor in Islamabad can be tricky if you do not know how to look – this article is designed to help you find the best way to find acupuncture doctors in Islamabad.
Acupuncture Council of Pakistan
They already have a regulatory body for Acupuncture Doctors – it is called Pakistan Acupuncture Council – managed by GCAD (General Certification of Acupuncture Doctors).
You can visit their website and see the listed acupuncture doctors that are approved by the council and registered by clicking here on this link: https://www.acupuncturecouncil.pk/registered-acupuncturists/
The link shows all acupuncturists that have registered in Islamabad, Lahore and all cities in Pakistan.
Reviews by Patients
You can have a look at the reviews left by patients, if any – no reviews does not always mean it is a bad thing – but it is better if you can find reviews of that practitioner and see what others have said about them.
Treatment History of the Acupuncture Doctor
You can call up the clinic and ask if they have treated the condition you need help treating. Not all acupuncturists treat all conditions – they often specialize in certain conditions and therefore have better experience in handling those conditions.
Conclusion
The above methods are sure fire ways to help you find the right acupuncturist in Islamabad, or any city in Pakistan – whilst we do not have many acupuncturists yet, the number is growing – after all, acupuncture is the fastest growing medical system in the United States, it is rising in popularity due to its ability to deal with conditions without side effects and dangerous drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions about Acupuncture Treatments
- Does Acupuncture treatment hurt?
No acupuncture treatment are not meant to hurt at all – the hair thin needles are significantly smaller and thinner than the hospital needles used – there are situations where acupuncturists intentionally cause a pinch like feeling to occur, but this is intentional, and they do inform the patient before this – but overall acupuncture is very pain-free.
2. How long does acupuncture take to start working?
Acupuncture starts working from the very first treatment – but for chronic conditions, it will take time to fully resolve the condition, and this depends on the patient’s ability to get treatments frequently enough, as well as the protocol followed at home (diet, nutrition and other regimes given).
3. What conditions can acupuncture help with?
The WHO has listed acupuncture to work for over 100 conditions – however, it is much more than this. Acupuncture has a much deeper history than western medicine – especially in clinical trails and clinical history, which is recorded and tested over 3,000 years at least.