Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine needles into the body at specific points known to be effective in restoring balance and resolving different health problems. Modern Western science can not yet explain how acupuncture works, and yet it has been empirically shown to be effective over thousands of years in restoring and maintaining health. As acupuncture grows in popularity, an increasing number of scientific studies are underway to provide evidence of its effectiveness and elucidate its mechanisms in Western scientific terms.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine it is said that there is a subtle energy that vitalizes the body and is known as Qi (pronounced “chee”). Acupuncture adjusts the flow of this vital energy, clearing areas where there is blockage, reducing it where it is in excess, and drawing it into areas where it is insufficient. In this way, acupuncture reestablishes balance throughout the body, and through this balance, the body is able to heal itself.