We use the traditional Chinese medicine of acupuncture to support your healing journey from every direction.
What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an ancient form of traditional Chinese medicine. It has been used for over 4,000 years to promote healing naturally.
Acupuncture focuses on restoring natural energy, called Qi (pronounced “chee”), along pathways in the body called meridians.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, illness is caused by disruptions in these energy pathways. If your Qi is blocked, the flow of blood is stagnated, resulting in pain and illness. Chinese acupuncture works to balance the flow of Qi to organs, glands and body tissues.
How does acupuncture work?
Current research reveals that acupuncture works by activating the pathway between the nervous (nerve) system and endocrine (gland) system.
Acupuncture benefits
Acupuncture benefits may include:
- Faster healing of muscle, bone and joint conditions
- Improved athletic performance
- Reduced pain and inflammation
- Increased relaxation
Research has also shown that acupuncture benefits include managing the side effects – pain, immune functions, nausea, etc. – associated with conventional cancer treatments. Learn more about acupuncture as integrative cancer therapy.
During an acupuncture session, a certified acupuncturist inserts sterile, hair-thin needles into precise spots on your body. The procedure usually causes very little pain, with most people only noticing a small prick.