Acupuncture is the insertion of solid hair-thin filiform needles into the body at acupuncture points that are located on meridians that traverse and connect all aspects of our bodies. Think of your body as a closed-loop, and of meridians as the roadway that directs your flow of energy. If your blood, body fluids, and energy are not flowing smoothly, then at some point, an imbalance will begin to show itself. This could take the form of headaches, menstrual cramps, mood swings, back pain, irregular menstruation, etc. Acupuncture stimulation assists the body in regaining its balance and improve its ability to fight disease.  Point combinations are chosen for the patient’s unique challenges and will change as the imbalance evolves.  Acupuncture can help regulate your body's function, remove blood stasis, calm your nervous system, and free the flow of you're energy so you can feel better every day. 

Another common question about Acupuncture is does it hurt? 

It is a needle, but it is a hair-thin needle. Most people are familiar with hypodermic needles that actually have to cut you to draw blood or give you medicine. The needles used for acupuncture are sterile, solid, thin one-time-use needles. Most times you won't even feel them go in, but occasionally you will. Your body is also packed with moving energy, and when we access it with acupuncture needles, amazing things happen and you will feel these sensations. These sensations are called Da Qi or strong Qi. You could feel warmth around the needle or heat spreading to your body, you might feel an achy sensation, or your energy traveling through your body.  Most of my patients fall into a peaceful meditative state during their treatment.