An ancient healing art that have been used in China for centuries. It is an important component of Traditional Chinese medicine – preventing and treating diseases. It is an insertion of hair-thin, disposable metal needles through the skin in points on the body meridians. Acupuncture needles are solid, usually made of stainless steel and extremely flexible. Inserted a few millimeters into the skin, the small diameter and contoured shape of the Acupuncture needle allows it to be inserted easily and painlessly. Acupuncture needles can also be stimulated with pressure, heat, friction or electromagnetic impulses to further activate a person Qi.
Intent of Acupuncture
- To stimulate the body
- Release energy blocks
- Re-establish normal balance thereby facilitating the body’s natural ability to heal itself.
