The Chinese began using acupuncture over 4,000 years ago, and it has been the suject of continuous study and clinical experience since that time.  Eash year new scientific studies are published validating the effectiveness of acupuncture.

Acupuncture is a method of promoting natural healing and improving function within the body.  It is done by inserting needles and applying heat and/or electricity at various precise acupuncture points.

Qi (pronounced chee) can be defined as the "force" or "vital substance" that animates and controls the observable functions of living beings.  According to chinese medical therapy, illness arises when the cyclical flow of Qi in the meridians becomes unbalanced or is blocked.  In other words, any kind of pain or illness represents an obstruction in the normal flow of Qi or life force.  Acupuncture moves Qi, restoring free flow.  There is also needleless acupuncture that can be done with electricity on acupuncture points on the body or the ear.