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Acupuncture is a powerful, natural therapy that has been practiced for thousands of years. It involves the insertion of ultra-fine, sterile needles into specific points on the body to activate healing, balance energy, and restore optimal function. Although our bodies possess the inherent wisdom and ability to heal, there are many factors that can impede this natural process. In our fast-paced, contemporary, urban lifestyles, we tend to be overworked, overstressed, overtired, and overexposed to a multitude of drugs, chemicals, and superbugs. Furthermore, we are plagued by physical injuries and trauma. Under these conditions, it’s no surprise that our bodies’ natural healing energy can become weakened, blocked, or damaged.
Qi (pronounced “chee”) is your vital life force or energy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory affirms that when Qi is strong, abundant, and flowing smoothly, we experience health and vitality. In contrast, when our Qi becomes weakened, deficient, or obstructed, we experience pain, illness and disease. Acupuncture restores the flow of Qi by stimulating specific points along energetic pathways.
TCM uses a holistic approach to diagnose patterns of imbalance and identify their root cause. Once diagnosis is established, acupuncture and other natural therapies are utilized to restore the proper flow of Qi, thereby strengthening and balancing the body’s innate healing capacity.
Acupuncture involves the insertion of micro-fine needles into specific points on the surface of the body, which have a direct relationship with internal organ systems. In this perspective, acupuncture activates your body’s nervous system and circulatory system, which regulates the production, secretion and transportation of various molecules, including endorphins, neurotransmitters and hormones. By regulating your body’s physiological functions, homeostasis and health may be restored.
Our clinic uses sterilized, single-use, stainless steel needles that are so thin the diameter is often compared to that of a human hair. The sensation is often described as warmth, pressure, heaviness, or tingling. Most patients report a profound sense of relaxation and well being after acupuncture.
