We are often ask how acupuncture works. It's not that easy to explain, but here's a basic outline:

Central to Chinese medicine is a vital energy known as Qi (pronounced chee). It is the force in our bodies that warms, holds, protects, moves and transforms. It is the energy that gives us life.

Qi energy is concentrated in channels that flow through our entire body, connecting to all our organs and tissues. At the surface, the Qi concentrates at specific points, called acupuncture points, and these are used in a treatment.

Placing fine needles into acupuncture points affects the movement of Qi in the channels. If our Qi is disrupted, ill health or pain will result - physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually.

Acupuncture can help these disruptions; the Qi can be moved, strengthened, warmed, or calmed, as needed, using acu-points that have been seen to create the desired effect.

Acupuncture operates at a subtle level, and it's quite an experience!