The body has 14 main meridians, which together include more than 670 acupuncture points, plus over 300 additional points and 133 located in the ear alone. These points are unique areas where nerves and blood vessels are densely concentrated, making them more responsive to gentle stimulation.

Modern research shows that acupuncture does much more than relieve pain. It improves circulation, encourages the release of neurotransmitters and neurohormones, and stimulates endorphins—the body’s natural painkillers. It is also highly effective at reducing stress and tension, which play a role in many physical and emotional health concerns.

Within traditional Chinese medicine, practitioners use different methods to recognize, diagnose, and treat imbalances in the body:

• Eight Principle Acupuncture identifies patterns of disharmony using categories such as Interior/Exterior, Hot/Cold, Full/Empty, and Yin/Yang.
• Constitutional Medicine looks at the whole person, identifying underlying deficiencies or excesses, rather than only addressing the symptoms of disease.
• Moxibustion: the warming of meridians with a dried herb to improve circulation and energy flow.
• Cupping: the use of suction to stimulate blood flow and relieve stagnation, often applied to the upper back and lungs.
• Electro-acupuncture: the use of gentle electrical impulses through the needles to address acute or chronic pain.

Together, these approaches form a comprehensive, time-tested system of care that works in harmony with the body to support healing, balance, and overall wellbeing.