What is Acupuncture and                                      How does it work?

Traditional acupuncture is based on ancient Chinese theories of the flow of Qi (a fine, essential substance which nourishes and constructs the body) through distinct channels that cover the body somewhat like the nerves and blood vessels. According to this theory, acupuncture (the insertion of micro-fine needles into specific points) adjusts the flow of Qi in the body, leading it to areas where it is insufficient and draining it from areas where it is stuck and/or super-abundant. In this way, acupuncture restores the harmonious balance of the body.

Those who receive acupuncture often not only heal physically, but experience new and profound states of peace, clarity and harmony through treatment which often has a lasting impact.

A common sequence of events is that after the initial acupuncture treatment, there is a fairly dramatic improvement, lasting perhaps 2 or 3 days. Subsequent treatments tend to give relief over a longer period of time. Ideally patients become symptom free after perhaps 8 to 10 treatments. A small number of patients may initially experience a worsening of symptoms; this is not unusual and is no need for alarm.

Why Acupuncture?

Acupuncture has traditionally been used as a preventative medicine. Recent research has now verified that acupuncture stimulates immune function which increases your resistance to bacterial and viral infections. Acupuncture can dramatically increase overall vitality and energy. It treats underlying causes, and promotes a deeper kind of healing. Its effects profoundly changes people’s lives on the emotional level as well. Many people find that an occasional acupuncture tune-up is the best medicine to feel “in sync” and insure continuing health.

The Acupuncturist’s approach is to treat the “person first”, not just the symptoms. The result being, the root cause of disease is being treated. Many acupuncturists listen to you extensively regarding your history and life patterns during the initial examination. Practitioners are particularly trained to observe very subtle signs and symptoms which are thought of as insignificant or often overlooked by Western medicine.

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Modern society throws all sorts of stresses into our lives. Acupuncture has been shown to be one of the most effective ways to reduce the devastation of stress and activate the relaxation response.  Acupuncture aims at treating the root cause of imbalances so that the body and mind will be strengthened and able to best cope with this stress.  Acupuncture causes your body to release the pleasant, happy chemicals, endorphins.  The endorphins relieve pain and increase a person’s sense of relaxation and well being.    It is used as a curative as well as preventative method of maintaining good health.