What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a part of a complete health care system known as Traditional Chinese Medicine and has been used for the past 3000 years to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease as well as to maintain good health. Acupuncture supports the smooth flow of qi (energy) within the 14 channels (meridians) that flow through the body. When the flow is disrupted or the energy within the body becomes blocked, the obstruction manifests as pain or disease in the body.  By inserting fine needles into Acupuncture points along the affected channels, the practitioner can stimulate the body’s innate healing response and help restore its natural balance. Acupuncture has systemic effects on the body as well.  Acupuncture can activate the immune system, regulate the nervous system and the endocrine system.  Stimulation from the needle initiates communication between nerves, the brain, and the spinal cord. This communication triggers neurochemicals and hormones to be released into the body to illicit a desired response.  

Acupuncture can treat a myriad of conditions and pathologies such as: 

Musculoskeletal disorders: 

• Joint pain and inflammation

• Muscle tension and weakness

• Neck, shoulder and back/lumbar pain

• Shoulder issues including tightness, reduced range of motion, joint inflammation, rotator cuff injuries

• Knee and ankle injuries

• Tennis elbow/golfers elbow

• Sciatica 

• Arthritis

• Fibromyalgia 

Women's reproductive Health issues: 

• Menstrual irregularities

• painful periods

• PMS symptoms such as mood swings, menstrual cramps, breast tenderness, irritability

• Menopausal symptoms such as night sweats, hot flashes, anxiety, irritability, insomnia, low libido 

• Preparing for pregnancy and maintaining a healthy pregnancy

• Supports In vitro fertilization (IVF) process 

Mental Health issues:

• Generalized Anxiety disorders

• Depression

• Post-traumatic stress disorder 

Other conditions that Acupuncture can treat:

• Headaches and migraines

• Carpal tunnel

• TMJ

• Low energy/inconsistent energy levels

• weight loss and reducing cravings

• sleep issues and disorders

• Diabetes