🧧 Acupuncture: Treatment Discipline Description

Acupuncture is a core discipline within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that involves the insertion of fine, sterile needles into specific points on the body, known as acupoints, to promote natural healing and restore balance within the body’s systems.

Rooted in over 2,500 years of clinical practice, acupuncture is based on the concept of Qi (vital energy) flowing through pathways called meridians. When this energy is blocked or imbalanced, it can lead to pain, illness, or dysfunction. By stimulating key points along these meridians, acupuncture helps regulate the flow of Qi, enhances the body’s self-healing abilities, and improves physical and emotional well-being.

🌿 Scope of Treatment

Acupuncture is widely used to address:

Pain relief (chronic and acute)

Stress, anxiety, and depression

Digestive issues

Fatigue and insomnia

Women's health (PMS, fertility, menopause)

Headaches and migraines

Immune support and general wellness

⚖️ A Holistic Discipline

As a treatment discipline, acupuncture:

Integrates diagnostic principles such as tongue and pulse analysis

Works in conjunction with other TCM modalities (herbs, cupping, moxibustion, diet therapy)

Emphasizes personalized care, treating the root cause—not just symptoms

Respects the mind-body-spirit connection