Frequently Asked Questions About Acupuncture:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Acupuncture’s Mechanism of Action?
According to the interpretative guidelines of the Ministry of Health – Hellenic Republic, acupuncture is a peripheral tissue stimulation that is transmitted to the Central Nervous System and is described by neurophysiology.
Are the needles disposable? Have they been disinfected?
In Orasis Acupuncture Institute, and generally in the West, for several years, acupuncture needles are disposable. They are made of surgical steel, sterilized with x-ray technology.
Where are the acupuncture points?
The needles are placed in specific anatomical points according to the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine and depending on each specialized case.
The introductory meeting is FREE
Hours of Operation
Our Institute is OPEN and operates on the following days and hours:
Monday - Tuesday - Thursday
10.00 a.m. – 7.00 p.m.Wednesday - Friday
10.00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m.Saturday - Sunday
ClosedWhy choose us!
DOCTOR ACUPUNCTURISTS
In Greece, the relevant legislation stipulates that Acupuncture is exclusively a Medical Practice. At our Institute, all acupuncture treatments are performed exclusively by specialized Doctor Acupuncturists.
HYGIENE AND SAFETY
At the Vision Acupuncture Institute, the medical rules for disinfection and sterilization follow the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO), so the risk of infection is practically zero.
THE BEST NEEDLES
Our Acupuncturists use the world-renowned Jtype SEIRIN Acupuncture Needles. Made from only the highest quality surgical stainless steel, J–Type needles are synonymous with gentle, painless, and stress free acupuncture.
REASONABLE PRICES
The vision of the founder of our Institute, Mr. Vassilis Spyrou, finds objective in humanitarian action and the very affordable prices. Special offer packages have been formulated for long-term treatments.
HOLISTIC SERVICES
We organize your trip to Greece and Athens. Moreover, for our patients from abroad we undertake the translations of all the necessary documents. We administrate your accommodation near our Institute.
AT HOME TREATMENTS
In the unfortunate event that you are not able to move or you wish the comfort of your space, our specialized medical personnel will perform the Acupuncture treatments where indicated.
What they say about us?
Our Patients Reviews:
Vasileios Spyrou
Founder-President
Kons/nos Kouskoukis
Professor of Dermatology
Kons/nos Periferakis
Doctor-Acupuncturist
Petros Dovas
Ophthalmologist - Acupuncturist
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Vision Acupuncture Institute
125-127 Kifisias Ave
Ampelokipi – Athens, Greece
Cosmos Business Center, Offices 536 – 538
Telephone: +30 210 69 10 401
E-mail: contact at orasisac.com
Covid-19
At our Institute, in the period of Covid-19, we care about your safety and we implement all the prescribed health protocols of the Greek Ministry of Health and the Infectious Diseases Commission of EODY.