An acupuncturist inserts very fine needles into specific points on the body. The points are chosen after a diagnosis is made according to the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Illness is associated with obstruction of energy flow.
Acupuncture disperses the blockages and restores the balance of energy. It results in an improvement of the body, mind and spirit, thereby restoring and maintaining health. Many patients experience an improvement in symptoms, increased energy and a resolution of their illness. Scientific evidence confirms that acupuncture is effective and can alter the levels of natural chemicals called encephalins and endorphins which are produced in the brain. Laboratory experiments have demonstrated complex neurophysiological reflexes which may mediate some of the responses to acupuncture.