Acupuncture is a system of healing that primarily involves the insertion of thin solid needles into specific areas of the body with the intention of positively affecting the health of the patient.  In recent decades, the integration of the Western scientific model has provided a means of furthering our understanding of acupuncture and its effects. Acupuncture is one of the most widely researched of the complementary and alternative therapies available. Currently the National Institute of Health, Massachusetts General Hospital, and other renowned medical centers throughout the U.S., are conducting research trials aimed at uncovering the mechanisms by which acupuncture helps to treat a wide variety of symptoms.

Some health problems commonly treated with acupuncture include:

• Chronic Pain
• Myofascial Pain
• Pregnancy and Postpartum Conditions
• Pelvic Pain
• Menstrual Cramps
• Infertility
• Spine Conditions
  (such as neck and back pain)
• Joint problems
  (such as foot, ankle, knee, hip and shoulder pain)
• Osteoarthritis
• Tendonitis / bursitis
• Fibromyalgia
• Headache
• Addictions and dependencies
• Sleep disorders
• Weight control