Alexander Maines, L. Ac.

Acupuncture

Most people know that acupuncture is an excellent remedy for many types of pain. But, acupuncture can also reduce stress, help with weight loss and addiction problems, and alleviate cold and flu symptoms. Along with, or as an adjunct to Western medicine, acupuncture provides a painless, highly effective treatment for many common complaints, and may provide additional relief for problems that do not respond completely to Western medical treatment.

 

According to traditional Chinese medical theory, acupuncture promotes the body's innate ability to heal itself by balancing the flow of Qi (Chi) - the body's electromagnetic energy or life force - along channels identified over centuries of meticulous clinical observation by Chinese practitioners. Tiny disposable needles are inserted along these channels at areas of maximum energy - the acupuncture points.

Problems commonly treated with acupuncture: