How It Helps
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One of the Oldest Healing Practices in the World
As part of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is a family of procedures that stimulate anatomical points on the body — most commonly by penetrating the skin with thin, solid, metallic needles that are manipulated by the hands or by electrical stimulation.
Acupuncture is among the oldest healing practices in the world, with roots stretching back thousands of years across East Asian cultures.
The Principles Behind Acupuncture
Yin & Yang
Traditional Chinese medicine holds that health is maintained when two opposing and inseparable forces achieve harmony. Yin is the cold, slow, or passive aspect of self; yang is the hot, excited, or active aspect. Disease can result from an imbalance between the two.
Qi — Vital Energy
An imbalance of yin and yang can lead to a blockage in the flow of qi — one's vital energy or life force. Oriental medicine proposes that qi can be unblocked using acupuncture at specific points on the body that connect with meridians, or qi pathways.
Meridians & Points
Meridians criss-cross throughout the body, creating at least 2,000 interaction points. Acupuncturists look at the body as a whole to discover how these pathways — which embody the mind, body, and spirit — interact with one another.
Whole-Body Harmony
Just as experiencing too much of one emotion might lead to a physical problem, an imbalance in the body might lead to mental or spiritual disharmony. When acupuncture regulates one aspect, it automatically harmonizes the others.
WHO-Recognized Conditions
The World Health Organization considers acupuncture appropriate for the following ailments:
Does It Hurt?
Most patients feel little to no discomfort during treatment. The needles used are extremely thin — much finer than a hypodermic needle — and are inserted gently into specific points. Many people report a mild sensation of pressure, warmth, or tingling, followed by a deep sense of relaxation.
Monique's gentle technique and years of experience ensure each session is as comfortable and therapeutic as possible.
Ready to Experience It?
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