About Acupuncture
Classical 5-Element Acupuncture is a living tradition of medicine that works in accordance with the laws of nature. 5-Element Acupuncture reaches to the root of each individual and to the causes of disease by treating constitutionally instead of symptomatically.
How it Works
There are over 360 acupuncture points on meridian pathways all along the body. Fine, sterile, hair-thin needles are inserted at specific points to allow the inherent wisdom of the body to restore health. Acupuncture is safe, effective, free of side-effects, and can be used as a stand-alone modality or in conjunction with other therapies.
Acupuncture is a full system of medicine and can be used to treat many imbalances and illnesses. Below are some of the more common reasons people seek out treatment:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Pain management
- Sciatica
- Arthritis
- Migraines and headaches
- Fatigue
- Effects of tick-borne illnesses
- Infertility
- Menstrual disorders and menopause
- GI disorders
- Effects of COVID and long COVID
- Allergies and asthma
- Autoimmune disorders
- General wellness and support
There are many other uses for acupuncture, so please reach out if you have any questions!
The Oath of Sun Si Miao
I pledge to follow the Way of the Great Healer.
When I treat an illness, I will first calm my spirit and fix my resolve.
I will not give way to wishes and desires, but will first develop an attitude of compassion.
Rather than ponder my own fortune or misfortune, I will work to preserve life and resolve the sufferings of all sentient beings.
I will treat all patients alike, whether powerful or humble, rich or poor, beautiful or ugly, countrymen or foreigners, wise men or fools, all are the same.
If a disease should cause the patient to be looked upon with contempt by people, I will nevertheless maintain compassion and deliver care. I will look on those who are afflicted as if I myself were struck.
My patients' confidences I will keep like a soldier guarding a fortress. I will not speak ill of other practitioners.
Neither dangerous mountain passes, nor the time of day, neither weather conditions nor hunger, thirst or fatigue shall keep me from helping those who need me.
With this oath, I will fulfill my responsibilities and my destiny as a healer to each and every patient who seeks my care, until I am no longer capable of fulfilling my obligations, or until life no longer courses in my veins.