Acupuncture

Yes, it is needles going into your skin, but that is not where the magic ends! Acupuncture points are chosen according to your specific diagnosis. Once the needles are in, you rest. Most patients report feeling deep relaxation & a sense of euphoria.

With over 13,000 studies & used in 60 different countries, acupuncture, now more than ever, is being understood & applied to help eliminate pain & provide a wide range of health benefits. It can be utilized as a stand alone therapy or as an adjunct to other forms of treatment.

Acupuncture is a therapy of East Asian origin dating back more than 3,500 years & remains one of the oldest, most commonly used systems of healing in the world. Recognition of acupuncture in the United States has come a long way. The World Health Organization now recognizes acupuncture as an effective tool for treating pain.

Acupuncture involves inserting extremely fine, single-use, sterile needles into the skin to help balance energy, promote healing, & prevent disease. Once the needles are inserted into the skin, biochemical responses occur releasing endorphins into the muscles, spinal cord & brain. This increases immunity, stimulates collagen, & increases the levels of the amino acid GABA to improve mood & sleep. This form of medicine treats your entire being rather than its individual parts, harnessing your existing energy (qi) to assist your body in healing itself.

Our bodies are made of energy. The needles inserted are made of stainless steel. This increases electrical conductivity when the needles wind around connective tissue, muscle, & fascia that then increase blood & oxygen circulating to the injured area. This then promotes healing in the tissue & increases blood flow. A reduction of inflammation from acupuncture can be revealed on thermal imaging, & observable changes in the brain can be read on magnetic resonance images or MRI’s.