Acupuncture

ACUPUNCTURE IN MONTCLAIR, NJ

WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

Acupuncture is based on the concept that the physical, spiritual and emotional bodies are connected in function. It also deals with Qi energy. Qi (pronounced “chee”) is a network of energy called that flows thru all aspects of the body. The goal of the treatment is to regulate and balance your life force, the body energy or ‘Qi’.

Qi flows through your body in channels called “meridians”. Acupuncture uses very thin stainless steel needles to stimulate specific points along those meridians. This stimulation can unblock energy that is “stuck” or to bring energy into areas that are lacking energy, allowing the body to move back into balance.

BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture has a number of beneficial effects, which creates a relaxation response. This relaxation response can decrease your heart rate, lower your blood pressure, reduce your stress, increase your energy, and improve your tissue regeneration capacity helping you heal faster. Acupuncture is a safe, painless, and relaxing treatment that can be used to resolve most any condition.