Acupuncture

Introduction

Acupuncture originated in China approx. 5,000 years ago. Today, in the U.S., an estimated one-third of all certified acupuncturists are medical doctors. In British Columbia,there are more than 850 practicing registered acupuncturists.

Theory

Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that there are more than 2000 acupuncture points on the human body which are connected by energy pathways, called meridians. These meridians conduct energy, or 'Qi', throughout the body. Acupuncture is believed to balance the flow of qi, thus helping the body to achieve and maintain health.

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Naturalpathic Medicine

Naturopathic Medicine is founded on the principle Vis Medicatrix Naturae - The Healing Power of Nature. Naturopathic Medicine uses natural methods and substances to support and stimulate the body's inherent self-healing process.  Naturopathic Medicine approaches the person as a whole, placing equal importance on the person's physical, mental and emotional components. The resulting treatment reaches beyond easing symptoms, but through natural methods, discovers their actual cause. Treating the source produces a curative effect.