Acupuncture is a health science designed to effectively treat pain and dysfunction in the body. Originating in China, its history dates back between 5,000 and 7,000 years, spreading to the Middle East and the Roman Empire as traders and missionaries shared the remarkable practices of the East.

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In the US, acupuncture gained national recognition in 1971, following the easing of diplomatic relations between China and America. At first glance, acupuncture may seem unusual as it primarily involves the insertion of needles at specific points on the skin to alleviate pain or influence bodily functions.

 

Ancient Chinese physicians identified an energy network just beneath the skin's surface that connects to internal organs at over 1,000 "Acupoints." It has been shown in lab studies that Acupuncture points have a lower electrical resistance than the tissues surrounding them. This energy or spark interacts with the body's circulatory, neurological, muscular, digestive, and genitourinary systems.

 

When this vital energy becomes blocked or weakened, it can lead to dysfunction in a specific area. Stimulating certain "Acupoints" help restore balance and harmony to the affected region.

 

Historians have stated that "more people have benefited from acupuncture over the past fifty centuries than from all other healing sciences combined, both ancient and modern."