Acupuncture Explained

Acupuncture has been practiced for over 2000 years, with the core view that the body has a vital energy or “Qi” (pronounced chee) that flows through a series of interconnecting pathways or meridians (similar to how a current runs through an electrical circuit). When there is a disruption to the balance of the body, we get a disruption in the flow of Qi, the body may manifest this with all sorts of symptoms including pain, fatigue, illness, discomfort or just not quite feeling 100%. Using fine sterile needles on specific acupoints throughout the body or by stimulating these points using other means including cupping, laser therapy, moxibustion or electric stimulation, the practitioner is able to restore the flow of Qi throughout the body, thus restoring the natural balance of the body.

Since 1979, the World Health Organization has recognized Acupuncture to be a means to successfully treat various disorders including but not limited to: Osteoarthritis, sciatica, low back pain, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, sore throat, common cold, headaches, migraines, digestive system disorders, skin conditions and many more.