• Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a method of treating the body to promote natural healing and to improve functioning. This is done by stimulating very precise "acupuncture points" on the body, with each point having a certain function.

The stimulation of these "acupuncture points" can be done with acupuncture needles, acupressure, laser and focused light, heat, very mild electrical stimulation, or even herbal ointments.

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• How does acupuncture work?

The classical Chinese explanation is that channels of energy run in regular patterns through the body and over its surface. These energy channels, called meridians, are like rivers flowing through the body to irrigate and nourish the tissues. An obstruction in the movement of these energy rivers is like a dam that backs up in others.

The meridians can be influenced by needling the acupuncture points; the acupuncture needles unblock the obstructions at the dams, and reestablish the regular flow through the meridians. Acupuncture treatments can therefore help the body's internal organs to correct imbalances in their digestion, absorption, and energy production activities, and in the circulation of their energy through the meridians.

The modern scientific explanation is that needling the acupuncture points stimulates the nervous system to release chemicals in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These chemicals will either change the experience of pain, or they will trigger the release of other chemicals and hormones which influence the body's own internal regulating system.

The improved energy and biochemical balance produced by acupuncture results in stimulating the body's natural healing abilities, and in promoting physical and emotional well-being.

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• What problems are commonly treated with acupuncture?

 Traditional Chinese Medicine is a complete medical system that is capable of diagnosing and successfully treating a wide range of conditions including:

• Sinusitis

• Sore Throat

• Earache

• Dizziness

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome

• Colitis

• Constipation

• Food Allergies

• Ulcers

• Gastritis

• Abdominal Bloating

• Endometriosis

• Menopause

• Morning Sickness

• Kidney Stones

• Impotence

• Infertility

• Chronic Fatigue

• Allergies

• Smoking Cessation

• Anxiety

• Insomnia

• Depression

• Stress

• Arthritis

• Sciatica

• Back Pain

• Tendonitis

• Stiff Neck

• Headaches

• Migraines

• Stroke

• Muscle Spasms

• Shingles

• Asthma

• Emphysema

• Bronchitis

• Colds and Flu

• Dermatological Disorders​