Acupuncture is one aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic system of healing which originated in China and has been used in various Asian countries for thousands years for the purposes of preventing illness and restoring health.
Acupuncture treats many different health conditions by stimulating acupuncture points mapped systematically on the body. By inserting thin, disposable stainless-steel needles at these locations, the acupuncturist helps balance the body's natural healing energy, promoting the smooth circulation of nutrients, blood, and body fluids in the entire body system and encouraging the uninterrupted flow of energy on which our health depends.
Each acupuncture treatment is individualized according to the needs of the patient, based on various types of assessments. These may include tongue and pulse diagnosis, orthopedic examination, or palpation of injured areas.