Oriental Medicine includes the practice of acupuncture, Chinese herbology, and other techniques. It originated in China thousands of years ago and is now experiencing worldwide acceptance. The World Health Organization has officially recognized acupuncture as suitable for the treatment of hundreds of common clinical disorders. It is also used for preventive care and health maintenance.
Oriental medical theory explains that human beings have a natural flow of energy through the body and that pain and disease are caused by an imbalance, deficiency, or blockage of this energy. Qi (pronounced chee) is the Chinese word for this vital energy that nourishes and activates our mind, body, and spirit.
An acupuncturist analyzes an individual’s patterns and uses needles and herbs to bring them into harmony. The well balanced, freely circulating energy creates an environment in which the body can heal itself.
