Acupuncture promotes natural healing and improves functions of the body. Inserting very thin, sterile needles at specific acupuncture points can influence the circulation of blood throughout the body. In fact, the discovery of blood circulation occurred in China 2,000 years before it was discovered in Europe. This medicine has stood the test of time. Unfortunately, acupuncture is very misunderstood in western culture. There is nothing mystical or magical about acupuncture. Acupuncture was developed through observation, along with trial and error, over thousands of years. However, it does not work well with the Scientific Method, because each patient is seen as an individual. That makes it difficult to design legitimate studies around the effects of acupuncture using the Scientific Method. We cannot give everyone the same treatment and expect significant results. Due to that fact, our medical and scientific communities have been slow to accept acupuncture as a viable medicine. Acupuncture is a great way to reestablish circulation and rebalance the different systems in the body. Our bodies have incredible healing power, and the goal of holistic medicine is to encourage these abilities. We will work to find the root of the problem, and not just mask the symptoms. At your appointment, we will discuss how this will apply to you specifically.