Modern science and ancient wisdom.

Traditional East Asian Medicine explains acupuncture as a technique for balancing the flow of energy or life force — known as qi — which flows through the body’s meridians to connect the various aspects of the human physiology. By inserting needles into specific points along these pathways, acupuncturist are able to activate our systems natural mechanisms of healing in order to balance the body, mind and spirit

As soon as healing takes place, go out and heal somebody else.” – Maya Angelou

In a more Western perspective, practitioners view the acupuncture points as places to stimulate nerves, muscles and connective tissue. Some believe that this facilitates the release of natural painkillers, dissuades and interrupts the neuropathic communication of pain. The practice is observed to increase circulation in addition to facilitating the stimulation of exogenous opioids receptors in the body.