The Benefits and Risks of Acupuncture

Acupuncture is the practice of placing skinny needles in particular areas of the human body. There are many acupuncture benefits and risks, with the former far outweighing the latter. Here at Ascent Health Center, nestled away in the mountains of Denver, Colorado, we inform patients of a comprehensive listing of acupuncture benefits and risks. Without further ado, let’s learn more into one of our world’s longest-standing medical practices, its benefits sworn by an overwhelming majority of patients.

Acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years

Unlike many treatments in modern medicine, the benefits and risks of acupuncture have been studied extremely well due to its long-standing history.

Patients are protected from infection

Anytime foreign objects enter the human body, there’s always a risk of infection. However, our acupuncture needles are thoroughly sanitized, effectively reducing the likelihood of infection.

Practitioners must undergo rigorous schooling and licensing

Like every other established practice involving the human body, our sole practitioner, Dr. Julie A. Marchiol, is fully certified and even graduated from Princeton University, all of which makes her fully aware of acupuncture benefits and risks.

Acupuncture benefits and risks aren’t scientifically proven

Although there aren’t many out there, people who don’t support acupuncture often do so because of its limited establishment in scholarly and medical research.

Insurance policies often cover treatment

Many insurance providers don’t cover many helpful treatments, like hydrotherapy. Fortunately for our clients, a majority of insurance companies in Colorado do, however, cover acupuncture.

Our practice, Ascent Health Center, is one of Denver’s top acupuncturists, headed by Dr. Julie A. Marchiol, DC, FIAMA. You can schedule appointments online, or by phone at (303) 343-8800, and on Facebook, helping accommodate your individual needs. We even specialize in treating your particular ailments, illnesses, and stressors. To fully accommodate our trusting patients’ needs, our team as Ascent Health Center also offers chiropractic, naturopathic medicine, massage therapy, and Pilates exercises. Quit waiting around and do yourself a favor – indulge in our quality acupuncture services today.