Acupuncture, is the core therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Partnered with herbal medicine, cupping, moxibustion, gua sha and bodywork, it forms an extraordinary holistic medicine with unlimited potential for healing.

The theory behind Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture is to establish balance and free flow of energy in the body, by balancing two energies -yin and the yang. When these are in harmony, the body is healthy and symptom free. However when our energy is out of balance, the flow of energy (the qi) can become stagnant, blocked or deficient which leads to health conditions such as pain or illness. Lifestyle pressures, choices and our environment all impact our bodies state of qi flow, so a session of acupuncture is like a “tune up” for ourselves much like a car service.

Acupuncture needles are thin and mostly pain free when inserted. The needles are placed in different areas along meridian pathways in the body to help regulate the bodies natural energy and flow. Placement of the needles is established through taking a thorough history, and diagnosis of tongue and pulse.