Pain

Most people experience significant pain at some time in their lives—whether from injury, illness, or an unknown cause. Pain is a warning signal that goes off when your body is trying to tell you something is wrong. and out of balance. Acupuncture practitioners recognize a vital energy called Qi circulating within the body. Qi flows thorough a series of pathways called meridians. Meridians are like rivers in your body. Wherever a river flows, it brings water that provides nourishment and life to the land, plants and people. Likewise meridians transport life-giving Qi that provides nourishment to every cell, tissue, muscle, organ and gland in the body. • By inserting fine, sterile needles at specific points, an acupuncturist is able to break up blockages in meridians that hamper the flow of Qi. Once this is done, Qi can travel freely throughout the body, promoting pain-free health, well-being and vitality.

Headaches

If you suffer from headaches, you are not alone. Over 50 million of us suffer from some form of severe headache at some point in our lives. Whether you experience minor head pain or severe migraines, headaches can take valuable time out of your day. and your life as you search for relief. • With acupuncture treatment the order of balance and flow of Qi will be restored. Needles will be inserted into specific points along meridian pathways. Based on your unique symptoms your acupuncturist will choose to concentrate on acupuncture points related to specific organs. Afterwards, a variety of self-care techniques may be prescribed to further expedite your healing process.

IBS

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a complex disorder in which the intestines loose the ability to efficiently move their contents. The main symptoms of IBS are abdominal pain, diarrhea, and/or constipation. Less common symptoms may include headaches, fatigue, depression and anxiety. Symptoms may be triggered by stress, diet, emotional factors, hormone levels, and medications. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can offer a safe effective, natural and drug-free way to address IBS. According to this holistic health care system, the body is like a garden that must be cultivated and maintained in order to grow strong and remain healthy. Good health happens when all the organs and the meridian systems are balanced and working together.

PMS

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a group of physical and emotional symptoms linked to a woman's menstrual cycle. PMS symptoms usually occur during the 10 days prior to menses, and disappear shortly before or after the start of the menstrual flow. Symptoms vary from woman to woman, but each woman's individual pattern of symptoms is typically predictable. Acupuncture can address PMS symptoms naturally without medication, by restoring harmony and balance, both physically and emotionally. In Chinese medicine, the root cause of PMS is usually an imbalance or blockage of Qi (pronounced "chee") or vital energy, and blood within specific organ and meridian systems. When Qi and blood become imbalanced or blocked, symptoms and signs associated with PMS will appear. The role of the acupuncturist is to investigate the underlying causes leading to PMS symptoms. After a thorough diagnostic evaluation to determine what organ and meridian systems are out of balance, they treat the PMS symptoms according to each individual patient's imbalances and concerns.

Menopause

If you suffer from headaches, you are not alone. Over 50 million of us suffer from some form of severe headache at some point in our lives. Whether you experience minor head pain or severe migraines, headaches can take valuable time out of your day. and your life as you search for relief. • With acupuncture treatment the order of balance and flow of Qi will be restored.Needles will be inserted into specific points along meridian pathways. Based on your unique symptoms your acupunturist will choose to concentrate on acupuncture points related to specific organs. Afterwards, a variety of self-care techniques may be prescribed to further expedite your healing process.

Depression

If you suffer from headaches, you are not alone. Over 50 million of us suffer from some form of severe headache at some point in our lives. Whether you experience minor head pain or severe migraines, headaches can take valuable time out of your day. and your life as you search for relief. • With acupuncture treatment the order of balance and flow of Qi will be restored.Needles will be inserted into specific points along meridian pathways. Based on your unique symptoms your acupunturist will choose to concentrate on acupuncture points related to specific organs. Afterwards, a variety of self-care techniques may be prescribed to further expedite your healing process.

Insomnia

If you suffer from headaches, you are not alone. Over 50 million of us suffer from some form of severe headache at some point in our lives. Whether you experience minor head pain or severe migraines, headaches can take valuable time out of your day. and your life as you search for relief. • With acupuncture treatment the order of balance and flow of Qi will be restored.Needles will be inserted into specific points along meridian pathways. Based on your unique symptoms your acupunturist will choose to concentrate on acupuncture points related to specific organs. Afterwards, a variety of self-care techniques may be prescribed to further expedite your healing process.

Stress & Anxiety

If you suffer from headaches, you are not alone. Over 50 million of us suffer from some form of severe headache at some point in our lives. Whether you experience minor head pain or severe migraines, headaches can take valuable time out of your day. and your life as you search for relief. • With acupuncture treatment the order of balance and flow of Qi will be restored.Needles will be inserted into specific points along meridian pathways. Based on your unique symptoms your acupunturist will choose to concentrate on acupuncture points related to specific organs. Afterwards, a variety of self-care techniques may be prescribed to further expedite your healing process.

Weight Loss

If you suffer from headaches, you are not alone. Over 50 million of us suffer from some form of severe headache at some point in our lives. Whether you experience minor head pain or severe migraines, headaches can take valuable time out of your day. and your life as you search for relief. • With acupuncture treatment the order of balance and flow of Qi will be restored.Needles will be inserted into specific points along meridian pathways. Based on your unique symptoms your acupunturist will choose to concentrate on acupuncture points related to specific organs. Afterwards, a variety of self-care techniques may be prescribed to further expedite your healing process.

How Acupuncture Helps