Did you know that there are other therapies that complement acupuncture, which serve to accelerate healing in being used alone or in conjunction with acupuncture?  One of the greatest modalities that Chinese Medicine has to offer is fire cupping, but not many people are aware of what it is and all of the benefits that it has to offer.

Cupping is the term used for the process of strategically placing a few glass cups over specific points of the body and/or affected area and creating suction to draw toxins out of the body while at the same ti

me nourishing the area with qi and blood. Cupping is similar to a massage, however there is a difference in purpose. Whereas massage applies an inward pressure into the muscles, cupping draws the...

Acupuncture can help prevent colds and flu by strengthening the immune system with just a few needles inserted into key points along the body's energy pathways.

In Oriental medicine, disease prevention begins by focusing on the protective layer around the exterior of the body called Wei Qi or defensive energy. The Wei Qi involves acupuncture points known for strengthening the circulation of blood and energy to boost your body's defenses.

Acupuncture can also provide relief and faster healing if you have already come down with a cold or the flu by helping to relieve symptoms you are currently experiencing including chills, fever, body aches, runny nose, congestion, sore throat and cough.

Call 908.379.8600 today to schedule your visit.

TLC Acupuncture is teaming up with, "His Heart Beats On”, a Venitelli family fundraising event and donating an initial consultation and treatment to help raise funds for the Venitelli family.

“Starting on Tuesday, October 29th through Saturday, November 2nd, friends and family will be hosting many fundraising events in honor of the late Joseph Venitelli, Sr. Joe who passed earlier this year on April 9th, while waiting for a heart
transplant. Joe was only 52 years old and he left behind two young children, Joseph Jr., 14 and Eryn Bella, 12, and his wife of 15 years, Maureen.

These fundraising events will be used to help the family offset the medical costs incurred while Joe waited for his heart transplant.” Alternative Press.com.

Please help me in s...

Dear Friends,

On Monday October 29th, Hurricane Sandy barreled through beach communities of our shoreline, sadly taking precious lives and homes from far too many of our families and friends. As a member of the Jersey Shore’s business community, I would like to express my deepest sympathy for all those that lost what was most important to them.

Acupuncture can be helpful during this time when so many have been left confused and displaced. Acupuncture can accelerate recovery from stress caused by trauma, treat depression and anxiety, and help foster a feeling of security.

For the remainder of 2012 and beginning immediately, TLC Acupuncture will donate $10 to the American Red Cross for each acupuncture treatment given.

This is the very least that I ca...