Acupuncture is a method of releasing block channels of the body's own internal energy (chi).

Every living animate object (humans, animals, reptiles) has energy channels that run throughout the body.

These channels run along nerves and blood vessels primarily, but also weave their way throughout the body by themselves in regular patterns.

These channels are called MERIDIANS (like electrical circuits).

Meridians are like rivers flowing through the body to irrigate and nourish the cells and tissues.

Any obstruction in the flow of these energy channels is like a dam that blocks the flow of water.

Just as chiropractic ADJUSTMENTS remove the stress on a nerve passing through and around the joints of the body, Acupuncture removes the stress (unblocks flow of energy) throughout the meridians of the body.

The desired result of acupuncture can be obtained by using: very small, fine needles; electrical stimulation with or without needles; rapid percussion of a specialized non-needle instrument; and/or stimulating points on the ear (auricular therapy).

Acupuncture needles are rarely painful and most treatment sessions are very comfortable.