Acupuncture: Principles and Benefits

Mechanism and Theory of Acupuncture

Acupuncture is based on the concept of Qi (pronounced “chee”), or life energy, circulating throughout the body along defined pathways called meridians.

• Health is optimized when this energy circulates smoothly through these pathways.

• When the smooth flow of Qi is interrupted, it can lead to illness, pain, fatigue, and emotional imbalance.

Acupuncture therapy addresses this by using micro-thin, disposable, sterile needles that are gently inserted into selected acupuncture points along these pathways. 

Key Benefits and Effects

Acupuncture works to restore balance and promote healing by:

• Stimulating Qi flow to relieve blockages.

• Releasing endorphins to relieve pain naturally.

• Improving blood circulation and boosting the immune system.

• Regulating hormones.

• Helping the body naturally return to balance.

Sensations and Personal Experience

• Relaxation and Release: Feeling the release of tension in individual muscles, even tension held for months.

• Physical Sensation: Experiencing the energy flowing throughout the body. Some people describe feeling like they are floating or sinking into the table.

• Improved Well-being: Feeling more open, more flexible, and experiencing less fatigue and relief from chronic inflammation.

Your body’s greatest instinct is survival, and self-healing is an aspect of that instinct. By stimulating Qi flow, acupuncture helps to create the proper circumstances for your body to heal itself.