During an acupuncture treatment, one ought to feel some sensation from the needles. These sensations are an essential element of the acupuncture therapy. But most people are able to tolerate these sensations. In traditional Chinese medicine, qi and blood are circulated in pathways called meridian and collaterals. Meridians are the main trunks of the body and run longitudinally within the body.
Collaterals are branches of the meridians and run transversely and superficially from the meridians.
Through the pathway of the meridians and collaterals, Zang-fu organs such as the skin, muscles, tendons and bones are nourished. During an acupuncture treatment, the systems of the meridians and collaterals assume the responsibility for transmitting needling sensations and thereby regulating deficient or excess conditions. DAAN's physician and acupuncturist have over 30 years of experience combined and have treated over thousands of patients in treating illnesses where Western medicine couldn't. Our health professionals are courteous, helpful and genuinely care about each and every one of our client. We rely mostly on word of mouth for new referrals and you can often see many generations of the same family or colleagues from the same office come to us for their herbal and acupuncture needs.