What is acupuncture?

Acupuncture is an ancient form of Chinese medicine involving the insertion of extremely thin needles into the skin at specific points on the body to achieve a therapeutic effect. 

  It is used to encourage natural healing, improve mood and energy, reduce or relieve pain and improve function of affected areas of the body.  It is a safe and effective treatment option for many common conditions.  The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified an extensive list of conditions that can be treated effectively with acupuncture, including but not limited to the following:

•                Headaches
•                Neck pain
•                Low Back pain
•                Spine pain (acute)
•                Knee pain
•                Sciatica
•                Frozen shoulder
•                Sprain
•                Tennis elbow
•                Osteoarthritis
•                Tendonitis
•                Neuralgia
•                Stress, anxiety
•                Primary Dysmenorrhea
•                Premenstrual Syndrome
•                Digestive disorders 
•               Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction