One of the oldest forms of healing in the world, acupuncture is a safe, natural and drug-free health care system. Based on the central tenet that the body must be in balance to function at its peak, acupuncture addresses the flow of energy (called chi, think of your body's nervous system), throughout the body along specific pathways called meridians. When this energy is flowing smoothly, the body is in balance and good health ensues. When blood flow or neurological functioning is impinged, pain and disfunction show up in our body systems.

Acupuncture is the careful insertion of sterile, disposable, hair-thin needles in exact points that relate to specific body functions along these meridians. This enhances circulation to blood flow and allows the body to expedite its own healing process. Regular acupuncture promotes vitality, enhanced circulation, immune response and reduced inflammation.

According the Federal Drug Administration, Americans visit acupuncturists nine to twelve million times a year. Among the numerous health organizations that recognize the benefits of acupuncture, the National Institutes of Health and the World Health Organization have concluded that acupuncture is an effective treatment for many conditions.