Acupuncture
A timeless treatment for supporting vitality and wellness
what is Acupuncture?
Developed over 2,000 years ago in Asia, acupuncture stimulates specific points on the body through gentle needle insertion to promote optimal health and wellness.
Acupuncture enhances your body's natural healing abilities, strengthens immunity, and supports emotional balance. It effectively treats both acute and chronic conditions—from digestive and sleep disorders to emotional challenges and women's health issues.
Unlike treatments that merely mask symptoms, acupuncture addresses root causes. We create personalized treatment plans based on your unique symptoms and constitution.
The true power of acupuncture lies in preventative care. Regular treatments help maintain health by enhancing your body's ability to self-regulate and maintain balanced energy flow—helping you stay healthy rather than just treating illness.
How Does it work?
Through a comprehensive health history review and traditional tongue and pulse assessment, your practitioner gains insight into your body's patterns of disharmony. They then create a customized point prescription, selecting specific acupuncture points that address your unique condition.
Acupuncture encompasses many styles and techniques—your practitioner will select those best suited to your individual needs based on their detailed assessment.
After needle insertion, you'll enjoy 20-30 minutes of peaceful relaxation on the treatment table—a rare opportunity in today's busy world to simply be. Many patients drift into a restorative "Acu-Nap" during this time. For certain adjunctive therapies like electrical stimulation, your practitioner will remain present throughout your session.
Research
What is a pattern of disharmony?
Energy flows through your body along specific pathways called meridians. This vital energy—Qi (pronounced "chee")—must flow freely for optimal health. When Qi becomes disrupted, your body's functions suffer.
Insufficient Qi leaves organs undernourished and unable to function properly. Excessive Qi creates blockages, causing pain and discomfort.
These Qi imbalances affect related body systems—disrupting blood circulation and fluid metabolism, potentially leading to issues like phlegm buildup, excessive moisture, or dryness.
Traditional Chinese Medicine views your body through twelve Zang Fu organs that govern all life activities on energetic, physiological, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels. Practitioners use sophisticated diagnostic techniques to evaluate these systems, identifying imbalances that affect your overall wellbeing.
