what is acupuncture and what does it treat?

Introduction to Acupuncture
Acupuncture has been embraced across cultures for nearly three millennia due its simplicity and effectiveness at healing a broad spectrum of pain and illness. Drawing on ancient knowledge, today’s professionally trained, certified acupuncturists use hair-thin, sterile needles to stimulate special points along energy pathways in order to promote energetic balance and healing. Acupuncture can be a powerful remedy for patients with many different symptoms and health concerns, including (but not limited to):
•Acute and chronic pain
•Headaches/migraines
•Injuries/accidents and sports medicine
•Insomnia
•Women’s health
•Digestive problems
•Allergies
•Stress, anxiety, depression, poor concentration
•Dermatology (acne, eczema, scars, spider veins)
•Fatigue/low energy
•Poor circulation
•Fertility and reproductive health
•Hormonal Imbalances
•Detox
•Low immunity
•Autoimmune disorders
•Side effects from surgery or pharmaceuticals
•Overall health maintenance and preventative medicine

•Scar Mobilization

•Smoking Cessation


While the patient’s chief complaint is specifically addressed, the objective of acupuncture is to treat the underlying, root imbalance, which may allow a variety of symptoms to improve.