Acupuncture is an integral component of a medical system called Traditional Chinese Medicine. This practice dates back thousands of years to ancient China, and is still used successfully all over the world. It involves the insertion of hair-thin needles into carefully selected acupuncture points that are chosen based on patient symptomatology. These points are located on almost every part of the body, including the trunk, limbs, head and face. Our treatments are customized to each individual patient in order to stimulate healing and address the root cause of disease. Acupuncture is a holistic medicine that can treat an immense variety of diseases and symptoms that affect the physical body, as well as the mind. In addition to treating active disease states, acupuncture has been shown to effectively boost immunity and prevent disease.

The insertion of acupuncture needles works by signaling the body to release endorphins, promote oxygen and blood flow throughout the body, and stimulate the immune system. In Chinese Medicine the body consists of many pathways that contain our life force energy, or “Qi”. When Qi is not flowing properly or is deficient, this can cause pain and disease. The acupuncture needles can regulate the flow of Qi throughout the body in order to maintain or produce homeostasis.