Acupuncture is the process of inserting very thin needles into various points along meridian channels. This releases chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These biochemical changes may stimulate the body's natural healing abilities, promoting physical and emotional well-being.

Acupuncture is used to treat the cause and dysfunction of many conditions. Such as, but not limited to: dental pain, headaches and migraines, muscles tension, sports injuries, women's health issues, Osteoarthritis, Respiratory issues, sprains and strains, gut health and stress management.

To determine the type of acupuncture treatment that will help you the most, your practitioner may ask you about your symptoms, behaviors and lifestyle. He or she may also closely examine:

• The parts of your body that are painful.

• The shape, coating and color of your tongue.

• The color of your face.

• The strength, rhythm and quality of the pulse in your wrist.

An acupuncture session may take up to 60 minutes, although some appointments may be much shorter. A common treatment plan for a single complaint would typically involve one or two treatments a week. The number of treatments will depend on the condition being treated and its severity. In general, it's common to receive 6 to 8 treatments.