Acupuncture is one method of healing developed by the Taoists of ancient China to help maintain a state of harmony within a person. The foundation of Chinese medicine is the principle is that through living in harmony with the natural flow of the universe (or tao) our life is able to flourish. Over thousands of years, an integrated system of medicine and lifestyle practices has evolved incorporating seasonal diet, exercise, massage, herbal medicine, and acupuncture to help us preserve our health and vitality through life's transformations and to restore our well-being when life become disordered.

The most important aspects of a healthy lifestyle are diet and activity. If we eat properly, exercise properly, rest properly, and work in a way that is fulfilling, our mind will be at ease and we will generally enjoy good health. Yet often we find ourselves stressed out, exercising too little or too much, not sleeping, and eating inappropriately; or we are simply overwhelmed by factors external to our own control that have a detrimental effect on our health. In these times we must find a deeper form of medicine such as acupuncture to restore and maintain our internal harmony.

Classical acupuncture improves how we govern our energy through the insertion of fine pins (about .2mm in diameter) in specific places, reprogramming the body's biorhythmic patterns. The goal is to address the root of dysfunction by re-establishing proper distribution and communication of vital energy (qi). The body is then able to restore itself to optimum health.

Chinese medicine is a form of internal medicine in the sense that it encourages us to heal from the inside. This can be a slow process at times but it is the means to a deeper healing. Many people report beneficial side effects from acupuncture such as reduced symptoms, an increased sense of well-being, less stress, pain reduction, better energy, and improved systemic functioning.

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Five Element style acupuncture is a way of practicing based on classical Chinese acupuncture as expounded in the Nan Jing, a text from the late Han dynasty in about 200 bce. There is a particular style of using Five Element theory that was expounded in Europe by J.R. Worsely in the latter half of the 20th century which incorporates elements of various schools of classical Chinese and Japanese acupuncture with aspects of homeopathy (Worsely style Five Element Acupuncture). While many forms of EAM are holistic and therefore address all levels of imbalance, one might say that the specialty of this style is its ability to address chronic disease; complicated multi-layered situations; and its ability to address the more subtle issues such as emotional and psycho-spiritual imbalance. read more