Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese medicine explains acupuncture as a technique for balancing the flow of energy or life force — known as chi or qi (chee) or ki in Japanese — believed to flow through pathways (meridians) in your body. By inserting needles into specific points along these meridians, acupuncture practitioners believe that your energy flow will re-balance and blockages are removed. Acupuncture was first established in China some 3000 years ago, but was brought to Japan in the 6th century. Originally, acupuncture in Japan was practiced by blind acupuncturists, hence the emphasis on palpation of the body for diagnosis compared to Chinese acupuncture.
Acupuncture is effective for many (mental) health conditions, as reported by the World Health Organization and the National Institutes for Health (NIH).
You may also benefit from acupuncture if you experience illness or symptoms in conjunction with medical treatments. Patients report that acupuncture treatment enhances other forms of therapy, including allowing medications to be more effective with fewer side effects. In my practice, I will especially focus on mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, stress-related conditions, and insomnia.
