When needles are gently inserted at superficial points, they access major pathways of qi and set off a process of healing deep within the body. By tapping into the qi system, acupuncture stimulates the body’s powerful healing potential, which shifts the energetic system from distress to repair. Clients often recognize this shift during treatment, as they settle into a feeling of calm. Over a course of acupuncture treatments, clients commonly note reduced stress, more restful sleep, improved mental clarity, and even renewed beauty; all of these are indications that the body is engaging its innate capacity to heal.
Rooted in thousands of years of practice and refinement, Chinese herbal medicine has a well-documented history and is the most organized and consistent herbal system available. Herbal formulas have been revised and perfected over hundreds of years to maximize effectiveness and minimize side effects. Chinese herbs are administered in multi-herb formulas designed to re-balance the body’s entire mechanism. Rather than forcing the body to behave differently, herbal formulas ease, or coax, a pattern that is creating distress into a pattern that supports vibrant health. In this way, treatment for a specific issue benefits overall health. Herbs work synergistically with acupuncture to support a healing process that promotes optimal health.