Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a component of traditional Chinese medicine based off of Taoist philosophy that originated more than 5,000 years ago. The insertion of fine, sterile needles into specific acupressure points facilitates the smooth flow of “Qi” (energy) in the body’s energetic pathways known as meridians. These energetic pathways, similar to the nervous system, maintain the homeostatic balance of our physical, mental, and spiritual body. 

“Where there is pain there is stagnation.” The flow of energy throughout the body is as important as the flow of blood circulating through the venous/arterial system.

“Acupuncture works through stimulating the release of pain-relieving endorphins, influencing the release of neurotransmitters (substances that transmit nerve impulses to the brain), influencing the autonomic nervous system, stimulating circulation, and influencing the electrical currents of the body.”