Acupuncture is the practice of inserting extremely fine sterile needles into specific energetic points in the body to achieve pain relief, stress reduction and better energy flow. Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine is a form of medical practice that has been used in China for over 4000 years, and has been proved to be effective for a variety of conditions by the World Health Organization (WHO)Description text goes here

Acupuncture uses the TCM theory that a person’s health is derived from a harmonious balance of different forces within the body. Qi is the life force that flows through the pathways of a person’s body, and at specific points of the body, an acupuncturist can tap into the flow of the Qi to restore imbalances that lead to illness, pain and other disorders.

In most cases, acupuncture causes little to no pain and the needle insertions are rarely felt. The needles are not used to inject or withdraw any fluids from the patient’s body, so the needles are hair thin. The insertion is quick, and most patients only feel a slight prick, which subsides within seconds of the insertion.

Yes! Acupuncture is an accepted treatment method requiring practitioners to be trained and licensed by multiple credentialing boards. The needles we use are all required to be FDA approved, sterile, nontoxic and disposable. The US. Food and Drug Administration statistics show that acupuncture related complications are exceeding rare and occur mostly from improper procedures.

It is best to wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing. You may also chose to bring a towel, just in case if your treatment area necessitate the need to undress. Be sure to have a light meal or snack in advance of your appointment and do not fast or eat a large meal beforehand. Do not consume alcohol prior to your appointment. If you tend to run cold, you may consider bringing a blanket for cover