Originating in ancient China, Traditional Acupuncture is the oldest continously practiced medical system in the world.

Painless, with longlasting effects, this medical model is based on "naturally laws" which describe the flow of life energy in nature and in the human body.

Acupuncture is a comprehensive healthcare system that originated in China over 5,000 years ago.

After gathering information about your medical history, feeling your pulse and looking at your tongue, an Acupuncturist inserts extremely fine, stainless steel, sterile needles into specific points along the meridians (energetic pathways) of your body. The insertion of needles signals the body to correct imbalances in the flow of Qi (life energy), and restore health and well-being.

Other techniques that your Acupuncturist may use during treatment include: Moxibustion--warming an area or point with the herb mugwort; Tui Na--Chinese massage; and the stimulation of Acupuncture points with mild electrical current or low-level lasers. We also incorporate nutritional and lifestyle counseling based on the principles of Oriental Medicine.

There are many different styles of Acupuncture, and each individual practitioner has his or her own unique way of working with patients. We welcome this diversity and understand that there is more than one way to successfully treat illness and injury. We encourage you to talk to different Acupuncturists to decide which style and which practitioner will best suit your needs.

What Can Acupuncture Treat?
According to the World Health Organization, the National Institutes for Health, and clinical experience, Acupuncture is useful in the treatment of: