“Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture is based on the concept of vital energy (referred as Qi) that flows smoothly and continuously in the body through pathways called meridians, maintaining balance, proper function and health. When the normal flow and transformation of Qi becomes disrupted, imbalances occur that can lead to diseases. In addition to addressing a patient’s main health concerns, a TCM practitioner also considers and treats underlying causes of disharmony in the body than can contribute to disease as patients are treated as a whole (body-mind-spirit-emotions).

Furthermore, Chinese Medicine considers a broad range of factors such as a patient’s personal and work environment, emotions, lifestyle, diet, physical activity, climate, as well as changes in season. These factors can play a major role in a patient’s ability to regain and maintain health and well-being. Acupuncture treatments can help correct the imbalances of energy flow by stimulating specific points located all over the body. These points are portals through which Qi, of specific internal organs and meridians, is transported to the surface of the body. With balance restored, the body can use its own self-healing response. Your practitioner will gladly offer more insight into this amazing medicine, originating from eastern countries that has existed for thousands of years. Today it is practiced almost everywhere in the world either as a primary therapy by fully trained acupuncturist or as an adjunct modality by doctors and various other alternative health practitioners.”

Acupuncture is most commonly known to treat disorders related to pain as well as injuries related to sport, repetitive stress and accidents. However, a TCM acupuncturist can also help treat and alleviate a broad range of health conditions by helping in rebalancing the body internally to a more optimal function.

There is no need to wait until you are in pain or have health issues before seeking alternative therapies. TCM acupuncture is a wonderful way of keeping yourself in optimal heath by preventing and correcting small imbalances that can become significant and lead to diseases. Often, patients can come for a ‘seasonal tune-up’ before the beginning of each season, or during or after a stressful event to help return the body in a state of well-being. Many patients come for acupuncture simply to experience of sense of deep relaxation and nourishment of energy. Your car is not the only thing that deserves a little Tune up every now and then! Maintenance and prevention is a key to a long healthy life.