What is Acupuncture?

• An ancient Asian healing art integrating information from a patient’s pulse & abdomen to diagnose an imbalance in the body.
• A therapeutic modality to move Qi (energy) in the body and reduce pain & re-establish normal physiological functioning of the body systems.
• Activation of certain points in the body in order to restore balance.
• An individualized treatment protocol based on your body system.

Shakuju Style (Non-insertive Acupuncture)

• Non-insertive acupuncture to balance the entire body
• Purpose is to restore warmth to the body’s core
• Emphasizes the intention of the practitioner to facilitate healing
• Body reference points are used to monitor the effectiveness of a treatment
• Patient and practitioner are actively involved in the treatment
• Treats various populations (elderly, pediatrics, etc.)
• 30-minute treatment