Why Acupuncture?

  • ​Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used forms of medicine in the world.
  • Under a doctor’s supervision, medications can be reduced or eliminated.
  • Side effects from necessary medications and surgery can be lessened.
  •  Symptoms can be treated before they become serious.
  •  Chronic conditions that haven’t responded to other treatments can be healed. 
  •  You can be empowered to live a happier, healthier life!​

Acupuncture from a Western Perspective

  • Studies have shown that acupuncture improves symptoms of osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, asthma, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic pain, chronic headache and nausea.
  • Neuroimaging studies show that acupuncture calms areas of the brain that show pain and activates areas involved in rest and restoration.
  • Doppler ultrasound shows that acupuncture increases blood flow to treated areas.
  • Acupuncture releases endorphins, the body’s feel-good chemicals. 
  • Acupuncture reboots the autonomic nervous system which governs heart beat, respiration and digestion.
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