acupuncture | ABOUT

Acupuncture is a system for diagnosing and treating disease using fine needles inserted into specific points on the body.

Classical acupuncture incorporates all of the ancient knowledge compiled over centuries about the body, by the Chinese. Acupuncture is based on Taoism, and the principle of Yin and Yang. If there is an imbalance in the Yin or Yang in the body, illness will prevail. Therefore, inserting needles to stimulate, by increasing or decreasing, the energy (Qi) in the body will restore proper balance and healing. There are channels of energy that run across the body called meridians. Through these meridians our internal organs are connected to various tissues, muscles, joints and other organs.

The meridians nourish and vitalize tissues, if there is an obstruction in the flow of energy through the meridians, problems can develop. By inserting a needle it will help to unblock the obstruction and the Qi can flow with ease.

The Chinese believe that health is a manifestation of balance. This balance occurs within the body and also the external environment. In this ideal situation the body’s innate is working at its full potential.

The modern scientific explanation of Acupuncture involves combining Western and Eastern theories. Combing the foundation and basis with an anatomical and physiological approach. Therefore needling certain points on the meridians help to stimulate the nervous system to release neurotransmitters that decrease pain.