Acupuncture

Acupuncture is the insertion of fine needles into the body at specific points known to be effective in treating various health problems. These points have been mapped by the Chinese over thousands of years. Conditions commonly treated by acupuncturists include: pain, acute or chronic, colds and flus, gastrointestinal problems, stress, anxiety, insomnia and depression, and gynecological disorders. American acupuncturists are licensed by state, and use sterilized, individually packaged, disposable needles. Needles are inserted into the body along certain energy lines, or meridians, to regulate and restore the harmonious energy balance of the body. They are inserted under the skin, and, depending on the area, go in from 1/8 to about 1 inch in depth. Needle insertion is usually painless (most needles used are about as thick as a human hair!) but some discomfort may be felt. A visit to an acupuncturist may take from 30 to 90 minutes, and needles are often left in place as you relax on a massage table for 15-30 minutes. Many practitioners also advise patients on lifestyle and diet and prescribe herbal medicine. While you may need only a single treatment for an acute condition, a series of 5 to 15 treatments can resolve many chronic problems.

Nishanga Bliss, L. Ac.
Daphne Livoni
Maureen Raytis, L. Ac.