Acupuncture is the insertion of fine needles into specific points on the body in order to relieve the symptoms of many physical and psychological conditions and stimulate the body’s ability to heal and repair itself, when possible.

Acupuncture stimulates the nerves in skin and muscle, and can produce a variety of effects. Research proves that it increases the body's release of natural painkillers - endorphin and serotonin - in the pain pathways of both the spinal cord and the brain. This changes the way pain signals are received.

But acupuncture does much more than reduce pain, and has a beneficial effect on health. People report an improved sense of well-being after treatment.

Modern research shows that acupuncture can affect most of the body's systems - the nervous system, muscles, hormone production, blood circulation, antibody production and allergic responses, as well as the respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.