Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used forms of medicine in the world. Originating in China more than 2,500 years ago, acupuncture is currently one of the most thoroughly researched, practiced, and respected forms of complementary medicine available anywhere. I have been trained in Chinese Medical Arts and Acupuncture. Some treatments may not use needles, yet most do. I am trained in cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, bleeding techniques, Tui Na which is a form of massage as well as herbal formulas if needed.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, your overall health is determined by the quality of the Qi (energy) flow through the natural pathways of your body (meridians). It is also about looking for which organ is in disharmony to not support the system. By looking at the tongue, feeling the pulse and observation of the body, it helps determine what needs to be done. Acupuncture uses a variety of techniques, including placing very thin sterile needles into specific points on the body, to stimulate and improve your Qi flow. The many benefits of acupuncture include: