The Kukurin Coat of Arms: A Posse Ad Esse
(From potential to reality)
The blue background symbolizes the vastness of the knowledge in the universe, the
gold crown represents the value we place on knowledge and wisdom, the Gold Griffin
is the guardian against our complacency, the battle axe represents our willingness
to fight for defeat of disease, the rose represents our love for good health for
ourselves and others.
Kukurin Chiropractic & Acupuncture Network ~ South
Side
2415 Sarah Street PGH PA 15203
If you are in pain call us right away, our award winner
doctor has over 20 years of experience in helping people just like you.
412.381-
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Finding the right doctor in the Pittsburgh area to provide you with safe and effective
acupuncture treatment can be a daunting task. The first thing you need to know is
that to practice acupuncture in the State of Pennsylvania, a practitioner must be
licensed. So before you trust your health to a practitioner, check his or her license.
The next thing you need to know is that there are many types of licensed practitioners
of acupuncture in the state. Some are also doctors of medicine, others doctors of
osteopathy some are doctors of chiropractic, in addition to being licensed to administer
acupuncture to patients. Many other practitioners of acupuncture are not doctors.
Next consider that there are many different styles and systems of acupuncture. Some
are based on tradition, folklore or even superstition. Other systems are based on
modern science, neurology and scientific clinical studies.
The first thing you need
to consider is the expected results from your treatment. It is true that results
may vary from one patient to another, but you should find a practitioner who is experienced
and has a track record of good results for his or her patients.
Does it hurt? Some
systems of acupuncture are designed to aggressively stimulate the acupuncture points.
This can be an unpleasant experience. Other styles of acupuncture strive to be completely
painless. It's important to know the philosophy of the acupuncturist, before you
let him or her start to insert needles into your body.
Depending on the insurance company, your individual coverage and the practitioner
you choose, some insurance plans may help you pay for your acupuncture treatment.
Other practitioners that don't participate with insurance plans will charge you a
strict out-
The picture above is an electron microscopic image of an acupuncture needle inserted into an acupuncture point. Modern techniques like electron microscopy when combined with traditional acupuncture theory produce amazing results for patients
The Nei Jing, above is one the first texts on acupuncture, it was written 2-
Give us a call with your questions. It might just change your life. Call and leave
a message on our patient relations hotline at 412.381.4453 One of our patient
care specialists will call you back to answer your questions.
Acupuncture Resource Page
Unraveling the Mysteries of Acupuncture, Part I
By Drs. Elizabeth Langer & George Kukurin
