What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a tool for well-being.  The body becomes naturally weathered and off-track and the healing principles of Chinese Medicine can help to bring the body into balance. It is with this simple understanding of life that we draw upon ancient, natural treatments of Chinese Medicine to address a wide variety of complex issues.

Acupuncture has been used as a therapeutic modality for more than 3000 years.  There is a wealth of anecdotal experiences documenting its clinical effectiveness for a variety of problems. But it's only since the 1970's — as advances in understanding the physiology of pain developed — that scientists began to understand the underlying mechanisms of acupuncture. Over the last 45 years, the scientific and clinical medical communities have put forth a substantial body of evidence to support the efficacy of acupuncture.

What Conditions Can Acupuncture Help With?

Acupuncture can be used to treat a variety of ailments, including but not limited to the list below.  If you're curious about what acupuncture can be used for, please don't hesitate to reach out via email at vitellaszhang@gmail.com.

  • Addictions (i.e., Alcohol, Drugs)

  • Allergies

  • Anxiety

  • Arthritis

  • Asthma & Respiratory Diseases

  • Auto-Immune Diseases (i.e., Crones, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue) 

  • Back and Neck Pain

  • Depression

  • Detoxification

  • Digestive Issues (Constipation or Diarrhea)

  • Erectile Dysfunction

  • Headaches

  • Infertility

  • Injuries (i.e., Strains or sprains of muscular tissue)

  • Insomnia

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome

  • Migraines 

  • Obesity & Metabolic Issues

  • Over Eating & Food Challenges

  • Pain Relief

  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

  • Premenstrual & Menopausal Issues

  • Reduce the Effects of Chemotherapy

  • Skin Rejuvenation Therapy

  • Smoking (Support Quitting)

  • Strengthening the Immune System

  • Stress

  • Ulcers

How Does It Work?

Acupuncture works by maintaining and balancing the flow of Qi or “vital energy” in the human body. Qi is essentially an energetic concept postulated by Chinese philosophy as a tangible force that allows energy transfer, movement, growth, and development to occur. To maintain physical and mental health, the flow of Qi must stay fluid and in balance. Blockage in the flow of Qi can cause imbalance and eventually manifest into disease.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, individuals can influence this balance of Qi internally, by analyzing the flow of Qi along defined pathways on the surface of the body in a set of channels called meridians. The meridians all are connected to each other and all the internal organs in complex patterns. Treatment first involves first correctly identifying the internal and external imbalances. Then, inserting needles into appropriate points along the meridians realigns Qi flow in the body and restores internal homeostasis.

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