Acupuncture

Acupuncture has been very well studied in both eastern and western literature. The scientifically proven benefits of acupuncture are used to treat a variety
of conditions.

Acupuncture is just one facet of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which is a system of healing that originated in China thousands of years ago. From a traditional standpoint, the goal of acupuncture is to restore the free-flowing movement of our body’s energy (Qi, pronounced chee); for when there is blocked energy, there is illness, and when energy is flowing smoothly, there is wellness. Acupuncture encourages the body to promote natural healing and improve function by inserting drug-free, sterile needles at various points along the body in order to create a balance within the body. These points are found along what Traditional Chinese Medicine refers to as channels, or meridians. Simply put, channels are pathways that travel along the body from head to toe. Which point(s) along which channels will be selected for a treatment is determined by the signs and symptoms that each individual patient presents with. A detailed intake form and discussion at the initial visit, help us to determine where any imbalances may lie and make the necessary corrections in order to create balance within the body. Acupuncture is used to prevent as well as to treat illness.

From a more contemporary, or western medical acupuncture perspective, acupuncture is based on current understanding of anatomy and physiology and needle placement is often determined by which muscles, nerves, or organs are found to be problematic through patient evaluation, palpation, muscle or orthopedic testing. At Stacey Simone Acupuncture, we strive to blend both the traditional and more modern approaches of acupuncture in order to heal the body.