Acupuncture Services

What is Acupuncture:

Acupuncture originated in China approximately 3,000 years ago and is the oldest known form of medicine. Recent scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of acupuncture has greatly increased the acceptance of this form of treatment by western health professionals. It involves the stimulation of specific points on the body to promote the flow of “Qi” (energy).

The Traditional View: When the body is in a healthy state, “Qi” flows freely. Disharmony can occur due to many reasons including stress, poor diet or trauma, which can block the flow of “Qi”. This can result in a variety of symptoms such as pain, fatigue and insomnia. The stimulation of appropriate points can free the energy stagnation and help the body to regain a balance. Good results are frequently achieved with acupuncture where conventional medicine has failed.

The Western View: Western doctors feel that acupuncture works by stimulating the bodies’ own painkillers such as endorphins and encephalins. The painkilling effect may only last a short time at the beginning but repeat treatment can bring long-term benefit. As with all treatment to relieve pain, breaking the pain cycle can often give pain relief.

Experience with acupuncture has shown that it not only treats the symptoms but can often deal with a problem at its root cause.