What is acupuncture and what does it do?

Acupuncture is the insertion of fine needles usually stainless steel  (sterile and single use) into specific points in the skin and muscles of  the body. These points have been mapped out by the Chinese over  thousands of years. Recently, electromagnetic research has...

How does acupuncture-Oriental Medicine Work?

Oriental Medicine (OM) includes Acupuncture, Herbology, Moxibustion,  Tui Na (Chinese massage) dietary therapy and exercise. The Chinese  developed and understanding of the body and the specific pathways to all  organs. This network is like a web which goes deeply...

What can I expect?

The acupuncturist will sit down with you and ask about medical  history, likes/dislikes, sleeping habits, emotions, stressors, cravings,  energy levels and when they drop and an array of questions to get an  idea what kind of “terrain” your body is showing, dry, wet,...

Does it hurt?

Most people do feel something, not necessarily a sharp sensation like when you get an injection. Acupuncture needles are about twice the size of a human hair and are fillform (solid, not hollow) since we don’t have to take something out or put something into your...