Acupuncture has been used around the world for thousands of years to help establish balance in the body which promotes health. It is a complete medical protocol focused on correcting imbalances of energy in the body. It is used to alleviate pain and to treat various physical, mental, and emotional conditions. Acupuncture therapy uses sterile, disposable, micro-thin needles that are gently inserted into selected acupuncture points on the body. These points are grouped along defined pathways called meridians that run throughout the body. The health of the body, and organ systems, is optimized when the energy and blood flows smoothly through these pathways. When the energy or blood flow is absent, interrupted or blocked, illness, pain or lack of vitality may result.

Abdominal Pain
Acne Vulgaris
Allergic Rhinitis (Seasonal Allergies and Hay fever)
Addictions (smoking, drugs, alcohol)
Amenorrhea
Asthma
Bells Palsy
Depression
Diarrhoea
Dysmenorrhea
Ear Ache / Pain
Eye Pain
Eye Dryness

Facial Paralysis
Facial Pain / Spasm
Fibromyalgia
Gouty Arthritis
Headache
Hypertension
Hypotension
Infertility
Insomnia
Knee Pain
Labor Pain
Lactation Deficiency
Low Back Pain
Morning Sickness

Menopausal Symptoms
Nausea
Neck Pain
Obesity
Osteoarthritis
Pediatrics
Premenstrual Syndrome
Post-Operative Pain
Renal Colic
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Retention of Urine
Sciatica
Sprains
Sore Throat

What you can expect during a treatment

Your visit will involve an assessment of your condition, insertion of thin, single use sterile needles and advice on self-care. Once inserted, the needles will remain there for about 25 minutes and most sessions last 45 minutes to one hour. Depending on the condition being treated, you may also benefit from the addition of cupping, *moxabustion or *neurostim. Acute conditions may require only two to four treatments, whereas chronic symptoms typically benefit from 12 or more treatments over a course of 10-12 weeks. In addition, monthly visits may be suggested to improve energy or boost immunity maintain optimal health.