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What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles at strategic points on your body.

Classical Chinese medicine explains acupuncture as a technique for balancing the flow of energy or life force — known as chi or qi (chee) — which flows through pathways (meridians) in your body. Inserting needles into specific points along these meridians encourages harmonization of the body, mind, and spirit,

 

What it can Treat

The World Health Organization (WHO) has documented many symptoms, diseases, and conditions that have been shown in controlled clinical trials to be effectively treated with acupuncture.

The FDA has issued a new set of guidelines that now recommends Acupuncture as an alternative to opioids for pain management.

 
  • Immunity

  • Fertility

  • Allergies

  • Skin Disorders

  • Acne

  • Headaches and Migraines

  • Digestive/ Gastrointestinal Disorders: Acid Reflux, IBS, Constipation/Diarrhea, Bloating

  • Gynecological Disorders: Dysmenorrhea, Amenorrhea, Menorrhagia, PMS, menopause symptoms

  • Musculo-Skeletal Disorders: acute or chronic injury, sprains, or strains, Back pain, Neck pain,Hip and Knee pain, Sciatica, Arthritis, Pain Management

  • Respiratory Disorders: Seasonal allergies, Asthma, Common cold, Sinusitis, rhinitis

  • Cardiovascular Disorders: Hypertension, circulatory disorders

  • Psychological Disorders: Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Insomnia, hypersomnia