•   What is acupuncture? Acupuncture is a form of needling therapy that has evolved over the past 2,500 years along with Chinese Medicine to become a completely holistic and natural medical system. It is an effective form of health care that is being sought after my more and more Americans each year.

•   Is acupuncture safe? Acupuncture is extremely safe, virtually painless and an effective way to treat many of today’s health disorders.

•   How does acupuncture work? Acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine needles into the skin to activate the bodies natural healing abilities to restore balance and well-being in you. Needles are inserted into specific locations or regions of the body known as “acupoints.” A practitioner will have the needles retained in a patient anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes generally.

•   What type of schooling do acupuncturists get? Traditional Chinese medical practitioners receive 4 years of extensive and comprehensive graduate-level training at nationally certified schools. Our practitioners have met and passed all California state and National Board examinations and guidelines.