What Is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is an ancient art that’s been practiced for thousands of years as part of Chinese medicine and Eastern medicine.

In Chinese medicine theory, the human body is a map to understanding underlying mental, emotional, or physical imbalances.

A vital force of life, called Qi (“chi,” prana, energy) flows throughout the body. Any imbalance of flow contributes to dis-ease and dis-comfort. Restoring balance is a key concept of vitality and wellbeing.

How It Works

• Using your body as a guide, our acupuncturists diagnose patterns of disharmony and work with your body’s natural rhythms and energy resources to bring your body into better balance.
• We’ll look for patterns of disharmony by examining the hue of your skin, the appearance of your tongue, and the quality of your pulse.
• Then, we’ll select a specific set of points on the body (called “Acupuncture points”) and gently needle them to encourage changes in current patterns and restore balance.
• We may also recommend herbal formulas that heal from the inside out—or other therapies like Gua Sha, tuning forks, cupping, and infrared heat.