Acupuncture and herbal medicine are powerful tools which help the body heal, strengthen the immune system, decrease pain, increase energy and quality of life. Acupuncture is a holistic health system dating back over 3,000 years. It is based on the tehory that there is a vial life force, or chi, in the body which controls the workings of every organ and system. Chi must flow freely to maintain health and vitality. Acupuncture directly affects this energy at special points on the body.

Acupuncture needles are very thin and virtually painless. You may feel a momentary pinch on the skin where the needle is located. The needles are left in place for 15-20 minutes during which the patient usually falls into a deep state of relaxation.

Herbal consultations are available alone without acupuncture for those people with a fear of needles.

The World Health Organization recognizes oriental medicine and acupuncture as effective for over 43 common ailments including:

Stress and Emotional Issues: Migraine headaches, fatigue, heart palpitations, nausea, dizziness, insomnia, depression and anxiety.

Digestive Disorders: Food allergies, peptic ulcer, chronic diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, anorexia, gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome, and weight loss.

Bladder Disorders: Incontinence, urinary tract infections and frequent urination.

Reproductive Issues: Irregular, or painful menstruation, infertility in women and men, PMS, sexual disfunction, and menopausal symptoms.

Skeletal/Muscular: Frozen shoulder, carpel tunnel; back, knee, neck, and shoulder pain.

Breathing Problems: Emphysema, sinusitis, asthma, allergies, influenza, the common cold, and bronchitis.

Pain: Arthritis, nerve pain, swollen joints, and muscle stiffness.

Circulatory Problems: Hypertention, neuropathy, and anemia.

Supportive Therapy: Reduces nausea, vomiting, and pain after surgery and/or chemotherapy.