Acupuncture is a holistic medicine that considers the body imbalances that lead to dysfunction.  We bring balance to the flow of circulation (consisting of energy, blood, and body fluids).  Once balance is restored – healing can take place.

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According to Chinese philosophy, the body contains two opposing forces: yin and yang. When these opposing forces are in balance, the body is healthy. Energy, called “qi” (pronounced “chee”), flows like rivers along these pathways, or meridians, throughout the body.  However, the flow of energy can sometimes be blocked, like water getting stuck behind a dam. A disruption in the flow of energy can lead to illness, tight muscles, dysfunction in organs and tissues.

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Approximately 2,000 different acupuncture points lie along the body’s meridians. Acupuncture stimulates these points with needles, pressure, or micro-current (Needleless) to relieve the blockage in the flow of energy, enabling the body to heal.

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In the Western view, acupuncture likely works by stimulating the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) to release chemicals called neurotransmitters and hormones. These chemicals dull pain, boost the immune system and regulate various body functions.