Acupuncture is a Chinese medicine treatment method by insertion of very fine, brand new medical grade needles into predefined energetic points in the body to open the network of energy pathways that run through the body, facilitate the free flow circulation of energy and blood to remove obstructions or blockages, rectify imbalances by guiding the energy to where it needs to go, and ultimately restore the entire system back to a healthy balance and efficient functioning. This network of energy pathways in the human system comprises of 72,000 energy centers, according to Indian Vedic science. Chinese medicine places special emphasis on the 14 major energy meridians and 361 acupuncture points in the human body that bear significant importance in our treatment. 

Our physical body is a complex, intricate energy matrix composed of multitudes of major and minor energy pathways called meridians and they are imperceptible by the naked eye. If you visualize the highway and road system in any major cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston which facilitates transportation and movement throughout the entire city, you will have an idea of how our energy system looks and functions.

Once the imbalances and affected meridians are identified, a group of acupuncture points relevant to the condition are chosen to properly rectify the illness. On average, a group of 12 -16 points are used for a standard acupuncture session and they may locate on the head, face, ears, trunk, arms, legs, hands, feet, front, back, or sides of the body. Each needle is then inserted into a single point, also common that several needles surround one point. Once inserted, needles are retained in the body for 30 minutes — during this span of time they facilitate one complete cycle of energy circulation throughout the entire body.