Acupuncture is the most commonly used Traditional Chinese Medicine modality for treating various symptoms and complaints.

Following the initial Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Assessment, a very specific acupuncture protocol is followed based upon the individual’s diagnosis.  A series of treatments is necessary to alleviate symptoms and heal the effected areas of the body responsible for discomfort. Follow-up acupuncture treatments are 20 minutes to 40 minutes long and may include additional therapies when necessary.

Acupuncture results may vary and patients typically report feeling very relaxed and calm after treatment. 

How does acupuncture work? The Eastern explanation for how acupuncture works is that the life energy flowing through the body, called  Qi (pronounced chee), can be influenced and balanced by stimulating specific points on the body. These points are located along channels of energy known as meridians which connect all our major organs. According to Chinese medical theory, illness arises when the cyclical flow of Qi in the meridians becomes unbalanced or is blocked.

Western medicine explains acupuncture a bit differently, noting that the stimulation of specific points located near or on the surface of the skin which have the ability to alter various biochemical and physiological conditions in order to achieve the desired effect.

All services offered are performed within the scope of Traditional Chinese Medicine assessment and diagnosis.

Every new patient must complete an initial TCM Assessment in which your health history and current symptoms are placed within the parameters of TCM diagnosis. Each set of symptoms requires individual assessment based on the condition of the whole body. This assessment is completed in the first appointment and will guide the practitioner to the appropriate treatment protocols necessary for that individual.

Accessory Modalities: Guasha, cupping and acupressure