Acupuncture is a whole system approach to health that addresses physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Not only it is a great alternative to prescription pain medication, it is also wonderful for mental health which is why people turn to acupuncture for relief from stress, depression and anxiety. Most people seek acupuncture for pain relief because acupuncture encourages the production of endorphins, which work similar to pain killers when delivered to the area of pain. Yet, pain is only one of many things acupuncture deals with. Acupuncture cures many chronic health issues by literally changing your brain chemistry, neurotransmitters, and your response to pain. By altering the neurotransmitters of your brain, acupuncture stops the autonomic (automatic and involuntary) response of the nervous system, thereby alleviating symptoms of many conditions.

Acupuncture has been around for over 3000 years. According to Chinese medical thinking there is an extensive and complex energy system that flows through the human body. This energy is called life force or Qi. It is a substance which nourishes the body through distinct channels called “meridians”. When Qi flow is smooth and free, the body is balanced and healthy. If the flow of Qi is blocked or interrupted, it causes discomfort or disease. 

The practice of acupuncture involves inserting micro-fine sterile needles  into specific acupuncture points. Every acu-point is deliberate, purposeful and corresponds to its associated organs, body tissues, and muscles.  When the needles go in, they stimulate blood flow, cause vessels to dilate, and generally get things moving. Needles adjust the body’s energy flow by leading energy to areas where it is insufficient, and drain it from areas where it is stuck or superabundant. In this way, acupuncture resolves blockages and stimulates self-healing.