Flowing within and between Yin and Yang is Qi (pronounced chee), the body’s vital life force or energy. Qi is constantly being used as we live, work, and move, and it is replenished through food, air, and rest. It travels through the body along pathways called meridians—similar to a circulatory network, though invisible to the eye.

In Chinese medicine, illness occurs when Qi becomes unbalanced or blocked along these pathways. Acupuncture works to restore this balance by stimulating specific points, allowing the body to heal and regulate itself naturally.

Acupuncture, however, is just one part of Oriental medicine. This 3,000-year-old healing tradition also includes:

❂ Herbal medicine

❂ Food therapy

❂ Exercise and movement practices

❂ Moxibustion (warming therapy)

❂ Meditation

❂ Massage

Together, these therapies form a truly holistic healthcare system—one that promotes balance, encourages self-healing, and helps individuals take an active role in their own long-term health and wellbeing.