Back to the Basics: What is acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a form of holistic health that has been successfully used to treat a variety of conditions for thousands of years. Using specific acupuncture points, which appear to relate to minute nerve endings, along meridians (channels or pathways) of the body, we are able to affect the electrical, nervous and neurotransmitter systems of the body, thereby enhancing communication systems within the body and inviting healing along the entire mind-body-spirit spectrum. This interconnected, holistic perspective recognizes the interweaving of physical and emotional symptoms and achieves significant improvement for both. It is a detailed, specific medicine that is both a science based on empirical observation and data and an art of listening, perceiving and seeing the whole person.

Chinese Medicine is a comprehensive medical system, so we use acupuncture as well as herbal medicine to treat any and all health issues. This is a wonderful form of medicine used on its own or in conjunction with your modern, allopathic medical care, treatments and medications.