What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is the activation and balance of Qi (pronounced “chee”) by the insertion of fine. sterile needles at specific acupoints on the body. It is a safe, painless and effective way to treat many medical disorders.

What is Qi?

Qi (aka Life Energy circulates throughout the body on specific pathways called meridians. The quality, quantity and balance of Qi determines a persons heath. When Qi is not flowing freely, is restricted or obstructed, the body is not nourished and cannot function optimally leading to disease. Qi becomes blocked or unbalanced for many reasons: stress, emotional or physical trauma, diet, accidents, lack of exercise.

How often will I need to come?

Your frequency of treatment depends on many factors; the severity of the problem, acute illness vs. chronic condition and strength of your Qi to name a few. It took some time for the body to become in this unbalanced state, and although acupuncture will take a fraction of the time to help you heal, you will need time to heal.

Will i be prescribed Chinese Herbal Medicine?

Herbs can be a powerful adjunct to your treatment plan. Herbs are used to nourish, strengthen, build and support the body. Herbs can build up your internal strength so you are able to fully receive the benefits of your acupuncture treatments.

Why will you look at my tongue and take my pulse??

The tongue is a map of the body reflecting the general health of the organs and meridians. Color, shape, cracks and coating are noted as well.

Your wrists will be checked for the quality of 12 pulses. These are diferent that the pulse taken by a western trained medical doctor. A total of 27 individual qualities will be noted which reflect your overall health.

What should I expect?

Your first visit will last 90 minutes so that a detailed history can be taken. For a more detailed description, click here.

Do the needles hurt??

Because acupuncture needles are about as thin as a human hair, most people feel nothing when the needle is placed. The sensation caused by an acupuncture needle varies. Most people say that the sensation is momentary and once inserted, they cannot tell where the needle is.

What is Zero Balancing?

Zero Balancing® (or ZB as it is abbreviated) is a gentle and effective form of bodywork for balancing the body's energy with its skeletal structure. The client remains fully clothed as the practitioner evaluates how a particular joint moves, choose appropriate sustained traction (called a vector) or sustained pressing into an area or spot (called a fulcrum) and then re-evaluate to see how it has responded.