About | Acupuncture by Jasmine Modi

About Acushastra

Welcome to the world of Acu-Shastra by

Jasmine Modi

A Ph.D. holder and a gold medalist in oriental medicine, Jasmine Modi is a leading acupuncturist practising since 25yrs in Mumbai India, as a founder Director of Acushastra Private Limited which owns and operates holistic health centre.

Her patients range across various economic strata from the middle class to high end Bollywood and Television celebrities to politicians and industrialists. She regularly features in newspapers, radio talks and TV shows and have an active presence on social media and internet.

Jasmine is a co-Investigator heading the Acupuncture segment in a prestigious research project at the Tata Cancer Hospital on how Acupuncture helps in treating chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy.

She not only is the most popular International Lecturer in Sujok Acupuncture but also, she is repeatedly honoured to be a special resource person as lecturer at Saurashtra University.

She has so far trained 150 students in Sujok therapy and conducted talks regularly at various forums across Mumbai and India.

She divides her time between treatment, further studies, personal research as well as spreading awareness.

It is no coincidence that four of the six letters in HEALTH are HEAL

Acupuncture is the most elegant and effective alternative therapy to most modern ailments and I am committed to not just heal my patients but also teach new minds and spread awareness in society in this field.

Why Choose Us?

With over 20 years of experience in the field of traditional Chinese medicine, a vast study of majority of acupuncture has been done at our clinic. At Acushashtra we have a successful comprehensive approach to help patients regain their health in a holistic manner.

We strongly stand by the motto of being more preventive than curative for our treatments. We study the root cause of the problem and use natural remedies for curing the same. Today, as we all are worried about the side effects of treatments, one can be relieved as our treatment is drug-free. Come to us for a holistic health solution.

I view Acupuncture as a complete therapy which not only treats but heals in a holistic way. I am committed to it as my Life Mission.
Author

Papers

Cosmetic Acupuncture Paper Presentation At Indian Academy of Acupuncture Science in Aurangabad

Obesity paper presentation at Indian academy of Acupuncture Science Aurangabad in 2012

Infertility Paper presentation at Sujok International conference Chennai

Bach Acupuncture at AAICON in Delhi 2012

HIV/Aids awareness and holistic health care lecture as a resource person in Saurashtra university in 2015

Obesity presentation at IIHMA at Hyderabad in 2010

Workshop on learning Disability at SNDT College in 2012

Thyroid disorder Presentation at AAICON in 2014 Mumbai

Dermatitis paper presentation at National symposium on Sujok therapy and Triorigin science in 2012 Rajkot

Scientific understanding of custom and traditions lecture as resource person at Saurashtra University in 2016

Sujok Pain Management lecture as resource person at Saurashtra University in 2017

Stress, anxiety and Insomnia lecture as resource person at Saurashtra University in 2019

Health and Hormones Lecture as resource person at Saurashtra University in 2019

Unlocking Emotions through Flower remedies lecture as resource person at Saurashtra University in 2016

Workshops on Acutip

Workshop on 321 program

Acupuncture awareness programs

Introduction to Sujok Acupuncture at International conference at IIHMA Goa in 2003

Talk on How to maintain our Immunity Power at Saurashtra University in 2015

Pain management Lecture demonstration at Saurashtra University in 2015

Awards

2003-Gold Medal by Indian Holistic Medical Academy.
2006-Healer in Acupuncture by Indian Academy of Acupuncture Science.
2012-Healthcare Excellence award by Times Research Media.
2016-Excellence in Acupuncture Indian Academy of Acupuncture by Science.
2018-Nominated in Times Healthcare Achievement award.
2020-Acupuncture Detoxification specialist by NADA.

World of Acushastra

When you walk into this world, just your gait and tone proves enough for the doctor to understand your condition, and a conversation along-with an Acugraph enough to begin treatment.

It could be any illness, of any part of your body – Migraine or Hair loss, Respiratory or Muscular issues, Digestive or Circulatory system problems, a Slipped disc or Arthritis, you name it, Acushastra treats it – all without medication or invasive surgery. Too good to be true? Let’s delve deeper…

“The human body consists of five elements – Fire, Earth, Water, Wood and Metal”, says Jasmine Modi. “An imbalance of any of these elements manifests as illness, and at Acushastra, we work with Acupuncture, Cupping, Moxibustion, Seed therapy, Colour therapy, Ozone therapy and Naturopathy to restore the balance”.

Tiny needles are inserted at electrically charged points on our energy meridians. This stimulates the healing response in our brain resulting in optimizing the healing of the affected organ.

At times Moxibustion (to enhance energy), or cupping (to clear blockage) is added to the treatment. The needles used are disposable, non-painful and to be retained only for 20 minutes. No side effects exist, except an off chance of hypo glycaemia for which it is advised eating well before coming for treatment.

‘The beauty of Acushastra is that it doesn’t treat symptomatically’, all problems – told or untold, start getting rectified when the affected energy gets balanced.

Wellness

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions by everyone

What are the precautions while taking Acupuncture?

1. Acupuncture has Hypoglycaemic effect and hence never take acupuncture treatment on empty stomach.
2. Always use disposable needles or separate set for each patient.
3. Do not cross hands & legs while taking treatment as it creates blockages in the flow of energies.

What Ailments can be cured with Acupuncture?

Only surgical cases can’t be treated by Acupuncture.

What to Expect in the FIRST Session?

Acupuncture procedure first starts with diagnosis. The main methods of diagnosis by the acupuncturist are :
-> Looking.
-> Listening – to heart,breathing voice etc.
-> Asking – history of disorder, sleep pattern, bowel habit.
-> Palpating – points on the channel..
-> Pulse diagnosis.
-> Tongue.
-> Examining the Ear.
After the diagnosis, the energy imbalance is analysed & accordingly treatment is decided.
Fine needles either Filiform needle or silver needles which are sterilised are inserted in various parts of the body.
The needles are left for 20 – 30 minutes and then removed.

What sensations are experienced while taking the treatment?

Needling Sensation :
Acupuncture sensation is called deqi. When the needle is inserted into the body there is a slight pain. In addition to pain there are 4 types of sensation :
1) Pain
2) Numbness
3) Heaviness
4) Distension

It is an indication of the needle having been inserted at the correct point and to the correct depth.

During needling, patient experiences a minute prick on some points whereas in majority of other points it is painless. Sometimes bleeding occurs on withdrawal of the needles. Slight Bruising and ecchymosis at the sight of acupuncture is fairly common and has no dangerous implication. Fainting is a common cause & is related to of hypogalcaemia, tiredness, hunger & general weakness.

What happens when needle is inserted?

Analgesia: It will increase the pain threshold of the patient.

Sedation: Needles increase the dopamine content of the brain their by producing the sedation effect which can be proved by taking ECG before and after the treatment.

Homeostasis: Maintenance of the internal environment of the body in the state of equilibrium is known as homeostasis. That is balanced activities of the sympathetic and parasympathetic division of the autonomous nervous system is homeostasis.

Immune mechanism: Body resistance to disease is strengthened.

Psychological effect: Acupuncture has effect on metabolic chemistry and electrical activities of the brain

How does Acupuncture work Scientifically?

Gate Control Theory: According to this theory all pain impulse are controlled, modulated and modified by a functional gate, located in substantia gelatinosa of the spinal cord. Under normal circumstances, this gate is open allowing impulse an easy passage. The pain impulse comes to the spinal cord via posterior nerve root. Beyond this gate, the pain impulse crosses the other side of the spinal cord following the path up the spinothalamic tract to the thalamus and to the cerebral cortex. This is how the patient feels the pain. The whole process is almost instantaneous as the pain impulse travels at the rate of one meter per second.

After insertion of the acupuncture needle, a secondary stream of sensory impulses is generated. This impulse are non painful in character and travel along the large diameter fibers at much faster speed of about 120 meters per second. The two stream of impulse appear simultaneously at the functional gate giving rise to confusion and crowding hence pain is not felt. The immediate reaction is closure of gate causing an elevation in pain threshold so no pain is felt.

Endorphin Release Theory: Analgesic effect of acupuncture is due to the release of hormone called endorphin after needling. Endorphin is a naturally acting neuropeptide and like morphine has a tendency of binding on to the opiate receptors of pain cells.

Traditional Chinese Theory: Ancient Chinese had no knowledge of the nervous system, nor did they know of endorphin or prostaglandin. According to them mechanism of acupuncture depended upon five element , organ clock and pulse diagnosis. They believed as long as flow of energy is free and yin and yang are balanced, the person is healthy, obstruction to the flow of energy results in disease, and by inserting a needle at a particular predetermined points correct all irregularities. They used to take pulse of a patient from which they could judge the energy imbalance which they use to correct with the help of organ clock, five elements theory.

How long will the treatment take?

One sitting of acupuncture session takes 20-30 minutes. The duration of the treatment depends on the history, chronic or acute ailment and how the person’s body accepts the treatment. The result of treatment can be seen as quickly as in 20 minutes.

Does acupuncture have any side effects?

There are no negative side effects of acupuncture but the positive side effect is increase of sleep, improvement of skin and hair texture, increased vitality etc.