What does acupuncture treat?

There are too many to list, but the World Health Organization has reported more than 43 conditions, including allergies, asthma, back pain, carpal  tunnel syndrome, colds, flu, constipation, depression, gynecological  disorder, headache, heart problems, infertility,...

What is acupuncture?

Over five thousand years ago, the Chinese discovered the complex  relationship between stimulating a point on the skin to influence a  particular organ or organ pathway. Acupuncture uses thin sterile  disposable needles that are inserted into acupuncture points to...

How was acupuncture discovered?

The  Chinese discovered the circulatory system more than 2000 years before  William Harvey did in the West in 1628. The ancient Chinese had a very advanced scientific understanding of the body and how it works, but they defined it in terms and symbols not known to...

What is the effect of acupuncture needles?

Acupuncture has two main theories describing how and why acupuncture works. With the current advancements in science in the fields of biophysics,  biochemistry, and physiology we are now able to understand the complex mechanisms of acupuncture. Neural Theory:...

What should I do to prepare for my in-person appointments?

Your new patient appointment with consist of a full health assessment,  Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis (which often includes taking your  pulse and looking at your tongue) as well as an acupuncture session.   Recommendations will be made for you to support...