Used for over 5,000 years by billions of patients, Oriental medicine is a complete medical system. Acupuncture and Oriental medicine are based on an energy flow called Qi (chi), which governs the functions of the internal organs and musculoskeletal system.

Injury, exposure to pathogens, and imbalances in diet or lifestyle disrupt this energy flow, giving rise to pain and illness. Acupuncture corrects these imbalances by inserting ultra-fine, sterile needles into specific points, restoring balance, and bringing relief from pain and other symptoms. Acupuncture stimulates the body’s ability to heal itself- reducing inflammation, increasing circulation, promoting tissue repair, regulating hormones, and providing natural pain control.

Acupuncture is being researched and practiced at top hospitals, including Johns Hopkins, Harvard, Stanford, UCLA, the Mayo Clinic, and Cedars-Sinai.

Acupuncture is used by the U.S. Armed Forces, and elite athletes from the U.S. Olympic team, NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) have
concluded that acupuncture is an effective treatment for a wide variety of conditions: