What is acupuncture and how does it work?

Acupuncture, developed in ancient China, is one of the oldest, natural healing techniques in the world. This very highly regarded practice has been administered for over 5,000 years. Based on the internal balance of energy, acupuncture aims to restore the ideal equilibrium of balance throughout the human body. This is accomplished by stimulating certain anatomical points by penetrating the skin with extremely thin, sterile, stainless steel needles. The needles themselves may be stimulated by applying heat or a small amount of electrical current. These harmless needles intend to reestablish the normal circulation of energy, thus revitalizing the body as a whole.