About Acupuncture

Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used forms of medicine in the world and is now a thoroughly researched, practiced, and respected complementary medicine.  Acupuncturists use Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), which originated in ancient China and has evolved over thousands of years.  According to TCM, your overall health is determined by the quality of the Qi (energy) flow through the natural pathways of your body (meridians). These pathways are a like mapping system of the body and acupuncturists use a variety of techniques, including placing very thin sterile needles into specific points on the body, to access and use this system to stimulate and improve your Qi flow.  This re-balances the physiology of your naturally existing health regulatory systems.  The World Health Organization evaluated research data collected from acupuncture clinical trials and identified a variety of conditions where acupuncture has a proven benefit.

An abbreviated list of what acupuncture can treat includes:

Respiratory/Skin

Colds/Flu
Allergic Rhinitis (including hay fever)
Bronchitis/Sinusitis/Asthma
Hives/Rashes
Acne

Musculoskeletal/Neurological
Knee/Back/Neck/Shoulder Pain
Arthritis
Sciatica 
Headache
Dizziness  
Sprains/Strains
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Raynauds   
Chronic Fatigue
Addiction  
Facial Palsy/Tics     
Fibromyalgia
 
Internal
Hypo/hyperglycemia
Hypertension     
Ulcers
Irritable Bowel/Colitis
Constipation/Diarrhea
Hemorrhoids
Epigastric Pain
Abdominal Masses        
Nausea/Vomiting       
Obesity

Mental/Emotional
Stress
Anxiety
Palpitations 
Depression
Insomnia
Smoking Cessation
Addictions

Genitourinary/GYN/Reproductive
Boost fertility
PMS
Preparation for Birth
Irregular Menstruation/Painful Menstruation
Cramps/Breast Tenderness
Uterine Bleeding
Menopausal Syndrome
Morning Sickness
Malposition of Fetus
Labor Induction
Urinary Difficulties

There are many other conditions not listed above which can be treated.  Please Contact Us as to whether acupuncture can help you!