Acupuncture is a central practice within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a systems-based approach that understands the body as an interconnected whole. Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, acupuncture works to support balance across physical, emotional, and physiological systems.
Treatment involves the gentle stimulation of specific points along the bodyβs meridiansβpathways that influence circulation, nerve signaling, and the bodyβs regulatory processes. In TCM, these pathways are associated with the flow of qi (pronounced βcheeβ), often described as the bodyβs vital energy. When this flow is supported, the body is better able to regulate, repair, and respond to stress.
In addition to hair-thin needles, treatment may include complementary techniques such as cupping, tui na (therapeutic manual work), moxibustion (gentle heat therapy), herbal recommendations, and dietary or lifestyle guidance, depending on your individual needs.
