The practice of acupuncture is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It has a history of more than 3000 years of successfully diagnosing, treating, and preventing illness. Acupuncture involves inserting very fine, pre-sterile, disposable (one time use) stainless steel needles into specific points to stimulate the body’s natural ability to heal. If appropriate, acupuncture may be combined with other methods of TCM, such as moxibustion (heat therapy), acupressure, and cupping.

We all have acupuncture channels, called meridians, which flow throughout our body distributing the Qi (pronounced as “ Acupuncture works by removing these obstructions of the Qi, or by normalizing the Qi, thereby restoring health and normal function. Modern research concludes that stimulating acupuncture points in the channels decreases inflammation, increases endorphins to relief pain,  regulates blood circulation, hormone secretion, and the immune systems, etc.chee”, vital energy, or life force). Health problems arise when there is an obstruction in the flow of this Qi or the supply of the Qi is inadequate. .