Acupuncture originated in China more than 2,000 years ago, making it one of the oldest and most commonly used medical procedures in the world. It has proven to be an effective form of medical treatment that has evolved into a complete holistic health care system. Acupuncture promotes natural healing. It can improve immunity, support physical and emotional health, and improve overall function and well-being.

Acupuncture is centered around the philosophy that Qi (pronounced "chee") flows throughout the body. The quality, quantity and balance of Qi, or Life Energy, influences a persons health. The term acupuncture describes a group of procedures involving stimulation of anatomical points on the body by a variety of techniques. These anatomical points are linked to 14 main meridians inside the body. Each of these meridians is connected to specific organs and glands. Qi flows through the meridians to nourish every cell, organ, gland, tissue and muscle in the body. When Qi is blocked it can be detrimental to a person's health, cutting off vital nourishment to the body, organs and glands. Physical and emotional trauma, stress, overexertion, lack of exercise, change of seasons and poor diet are among the many things that can influence the quality, quantity, and balance of Qi. The prolonged or excessive disruption of Qi places the body in a weakened state which can lead to illness, pain, or disease.

Our acupuncturist will take a full health history and perform an initial physical exam. Gathering this information allows the practitioner to effectively diagnose and detect any specific imbalances of Qi. The acupuncturist can then create a well-structured treatment plan. The most common way for the acupuncturist to remove the imbalances is to place fine, sterile needles at specific acupoints along meridian pathways. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine is a safe, painless, effective and drug-free therapy that can help address a wide variety of common ailments and problems.

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