Acupuncture is an ancient medical practice developed over 3000 years ago in Asia. While the use of acupuncture in the US is relatively new, it is a practice that is grounded in thousands of years of successful clinical practice.

Acupuncture is the insertion of fine needles into the body at points along pathways called meridians. According to Chinese medical theory, meridians run up and down the body, where Qi (chee) courses through these pathways in a continuous flow. If the normal movement of qi is interrupted, pain and illness results. Acupuncture encourages the healthy flow of qi and thereby, helps to restore health and reduce or eliminate pain. From a Western point of view, acupuncture releases myofascial constriction, stimulates blood circulation, activates the body’s natural pain and stress-reducing chemicals and stimulates the body’s immune response. Acupuncture needles are sterile and individually wrapped. Needles are used only once and then thrown away.