What Is Acupuncture?  

Acupuncture literally means ‘needles piercing,’ the practice of inserting very fine needles into the skin to stimulate specific anatomic points in the body (acupuncture points) for therapeutic purposes.

Along with this method acupuncturists also use heat, pressure, friction, suction or impulses of electromagnetic energy to stimulate the points. The acupuncture points are stimulated to balance the movement of energy (qi) in the body to restore health.

Acupuncture is based on the theory that the body has an energy force running through it. This energy life force is known as Qi and is responsible for all the physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual functions of your body and mind.

Therefore your health is a function of your qi. When there is a imbalance, blockage or interruption of the flow of qi, illness may occur.

Qi travels throughout your body by the way of “meridians”, which are energy pathways. Specific acupuncture points along these meridians are used to rebalance and unblock your qi so that health can be maintained and restored.  

Modern research has confirmed the actions and connections of many of the acupuncture points and their effects in areas of the brain. The circulatory, digestive, neuromuscular and endocrine systems, among others are regulated by acupuncture.

Acupunctures stimulate the release of endorphins, which help relieve stress and pain.   

What does acupuncture treat?  

Since eastern medicine believes most illness is caused by an Imbalance in the body’s energy, we believe most conditions can be treated and/ or find significant relief from acupuncture.

Although well know in the US for pain relief, acupuncture is effective for a wide variety of problems. It has been endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institute of Health. These bodies have declared acupuncture as an effective treatment for the following condition: 

Addictions
Anxiety
Arthritis
Back Pain
Bursitis
Carpal Tunnel
Constipation
Depression
Digestive problems 
Fibromyalgia
Headaches
High Blood Pressure
Insomnia
Menstrual Disorders
Neck Pain
PMS
 Sprains/strains
Stress
Tendonitis
Tinnitus
TMJ
Weight Problem
Respiratory Disorders
Smoking Cessation
Urinary problems & more