Acupuncture is one of the most time-honored healing modalities in the world, rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and used for thousands of years to support the body’s natural ability to restore and regulate itself.

From an Eastern perspective, acupuncture works by guiding the flow of Qi (vital life energy) through channels called meridians that run throughout the body. When Qi becomes blocked or depleted, often due to stress, emotional imbalance, illness, or lifestyle, the body moves out of harmony. Acupuncture gently restores that balance by stimulating specific points that promote circulation, regulate organ function, and reconnect us to our natural rhythms.

From a Western medical lens, acupuncture stimulates the nervous system, increases blood flow, reduces inflammation, and supports the release of endorphins and neurotransmitters that regulate pain, mood, and digestion. Studies continue to confirm that it can be an effective treatment for a wide range of conditions, from chronic stress and anxiety to hormonal imbalances, migraines, digestive issues, and more.

From my personal perspective, acupuncture is less about “fixing” something and more about creating space for the body to remember how to heal. It’s subtle yet deeply powerful, working on the physical, emotional, and spiritual levels all at once. My role isn’t to override the body, but to listen to it with you… and to help you find your way back to yourself, gently and gradually.