What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine and provides a holistic approach to health and wellbeing that enables a person to achieve a more balanced physical and emotional state. The philosophy behind traditional Chinese medicine in general and acupuncture in particular is that good physical and mental health requires the continuous, uninterrupted flow of energy (Qi or Chi) through the human body.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes illness, injury and emotional stress can interrupt the smooth flow of Qi and therefore cause ill health and poor wellbeing. Acupuncture aims to balance the flow of Qi to restore the person’s natural state of well-being. Acupuncturists insert very fine needles into specific points on the body to correct any imbalances and to allow the flow of energy to move smoothly around the body. Patients that receive an acupuncture treatment will often report an improvement in their specific conditions, a reduction in the severity of their symptoms and an increased sense of general well-being.