Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used medical procedures in the world. It originated in China more than 2,000 years ago and became better know in the United States in about 1971.

It is believed that a blockage or imbalance of the flow of chi (energy) at any point on a pathway of the body, may result in illness. Acupuncture unblocks and re-balances the flow of chi to restore health. The doctor will use small, thin, sterile needles inserted into the skin to help balance energy.

“Chi” is the energy that is flowing through your body. Chi is thought to flow along energy pathways called “meridians.”