about acupuncture

Acupuncture is a medical technique that involves the stimulation of specific anatomic sites to promote natural healing and to improve functioning.  Stimulation is produced by the insertion of fine sterile needles into the skin. Manual pressure, heat, and electrical currents may be used for further stimulation. Medical acupuncture is performed by a physician trained and licensed in western medicine who has also had training in acupuncture.

According to the Asian tradition from which acupuncture comes, the goal of an acupuncture treatment is to improve the flow of Qi (also called “chi”) through the body by unblocking areas where energy flow is obstructed and by redirecting energy to areas where it is lacking. Modern research shows that acupuncture works on many levels to produce biological effects similar to those of antidepressants and strong pain medications.

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