What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a holistic therapy that helps to strengthen the immune system, prevent disease, control pain, and improve the quality of life. Acupuncture is an ancient system of healing. The earliest acupuncture books were written 4,500 years ago and today, world-wide, there are over three million practitioners. Acupuncture began with the discovery that the stimulation of specific areas of the skin affected the functioning of certain organs of the body. It evolved into a system of healing as the connection between the skin and the organs was better understood and more sensitive ways of stimulation were devised.

What is the Function of Acupuncture?

Like acupressure, acupuncture involves affecting the flow of energy in the body's electromagnetic pathways. These pathways, referred to as meridians, are one of the body's primary communication paths. Meridians correspond to various bodily functions/organs. By unblocking and strengthening energy flow, acupuncturists help to regulate the flow to different areas of the body. Improved flow will keep the body in a more balanced state, so it can improve or heal a variety of acute and chronic conditions and enhance overall health and vitality.

About the Treatment

Most people who have not experienced acupuncture will be amazed at how minimal the needle sensation is. Your experience of the treatment will be one of calm and peace. You may feel your energies moving and you may become sleepy. The needles are left in for 20 to 30 minutes. There is no pain or bleeding during that time. Many people feel a positive effect, physically or mentally, from the first treatment. Others will need more treatments to achieve results. This usually depends on how chronic versus acute your problems are and on how willing you are to participate in the healing process by making some lifestyle and/or dietary changes.

Your First Visit

The first treatment is my opportunity to get to know you better. I will ask detailed questions about your health as even the smallest detail may shed light on the root cause of your condition.

This visit includes a full assessment using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) techniques and careful review of your health history and current symptoms.

A visual examination of your tongue provides insight into the health of your internal organs and pulse-taking gives me a view into your current health status.

*First time patient forms*

*If you need to cancel your appointment, a minimum 24-hour advance notice is required. This will make it possible to make your time available for another client.