Acupuncture is a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a complete and separate system of medicine that has been used in China and Asia for over 3,000 years and is now used widely throughout the world.  Acupuncture is truly a holistic mind/body/spirit medicine and is safe, effective and causes no side effects.

Acupuncture consists of the gentle insertion and stimulation of thin, disposable sterile needles at strategic points near the surface of the body. Over 2,000 acupuncture points on the human body connect with 14 major pathways, called meridians. These meridians conduct Qi (life-force or energy), between the surface of the body and internal organs.

Harmony and Balance through Qi

It is Qi that harmonizes spiritual, emotional, mental and physical balance. When the flow of Qi is disrupted through illness, injury, poor health habits, or other circumstances, pain and/or disease can result. Acupuncture helps to keep the normal flow of this energy unblocked, thereby enhancing the body’s natural tendency and ability to heal itself.

"When Qi flows freely through the body, illness and disease cannot enter."

The Acupuncture Experience

Our practitioners are extremely skilled with decades of experience.  And because of this our patients find receiving acupuncture to be a deeply relaxing and comfortable experience. Many patients fall asleep or doze while receiving acupuncture.

Acupuncture needles are sterile, stainless steel, and hair-thin.  They are nothing like. needles used for injections!  Most people feel no or very minimal discomfort as the needles are gently inserted.  While you are resting with needles in place, you may feel some slight tingling, a heaviness or other sensations of energy movement.  This is what we call the "arrival of Qi".

After treatments most patients feel relaxed and rejuvenated.