Acupuncture is founded on a thousand-year-old tradition based on the concept of balancing vital energy between Yin and Yang for the treatment of patients.

When the energy is in balance, the person is considered healthy. On the other hand, an imbalance in the flow of this vital energy is the cause of disease and pain.

Acupuncture therefore seeks to stimulate and increase the body's self-healing capacities. It aims to improve health and relieve various pains. In some cases, acupuncture and physiotherapy can be combined to relieve pain in patients. 

Science is beginning to show that acupuncture stimulates different regions of the nervous system, leading to the release of natural pain-relieving substances, such as endorphins and encephalins. In addition, acupuncture helps regulate the flow of neurotransmitters in the brain, harmonizing the way the brain sends and receives information from diseased tissues or organs.
 

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How is acupuncture performed?

Acupuncture uses precise points on the surface of the body, which are activated by the virtually painless insertion of a very fine stainless steel needle. Once the needle is placed, the patient can feel a very particular local sensation called "Qi", which results from the activation of the acupuncture point and which indicates that the therapeutic effect has been obtained.

The acupuncturist can use different tools and techniques other than the needle to stimulate the acupuncture points, such as laser, cupping, Guasha, electrical stimulation and moxa.

Acupuncture is a personalized therapy, where each case is interpreted and analyzed according to the specific characteristics of each patient.

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Is acupuncture safe?

Acupuncture is very safe since it is performed with sterile and disposable needles (single use), thus minimizing the risk of infection.

Acupuncture is also  free of toxicity as there is no inoculation of chemical or medical substances.
 

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What can acupuncture do?

Acupuncture can act on the cases and systems listed below, as well as as a support for sports performance, as a prevention during the change of seasons, as well as in cases of addiction and other health conditions.

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• Musculoskeletal (pain): Plantar fasciitis, arthritis, rheumatism, torticollis, neck pain, sciatica, lumbago, muscle aches, headaches, migraines , sports injuries, epicondylitis, cramps, sprains, bursitis, trigeminal neuralgia, facial neuralgia, various knee and other disorders.

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• Digestive: nausea, vomiting, gastric reflux, bloating, biliary and liver disorders, diarrhea, constipation , loss of appetite and more.

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• Circulatory: cold limbs, chills, swelling, edema, hypertension, hypotension and other disorders.

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• Genitourinary and reproductive: vaginitis, painful, heavy or irregular periods, cessation of menstruation, menopause, libido, reproductive system disorders, impotence, pregnancy-related problems , fertility .

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• Neurological: nervousness, anxiety , stress, insomnia, stuttering, nervous tics, phobias, depression , general fatigue, obsessions, nightmares, vertigo, tremors, loss of balance, sleep disorders, memory loss, hemiplegia, certain paralysis, certain atrophy and muscular dystrophies.

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• Respiratory: seasonal allergies, rhinitis, sinusitis, colds, flu, dyspnea, asthma, bronchitis.

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• Ocular: blurred vision, conjunctivitis, some loss of sight, glare, black spots.

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• Hearing: some deafness, ringing in the ears , whistling (tinnitus), Ménière's syndrome, ear pain.

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• Cutaneous: eczema, shingles, boils, dermatosis, psoriasis, acne, urticaria, inflammation .

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Please note that our acupuncturist is not trained to treat babies and young children (8 years old and under).  

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For those who would be interested in having their child treated with acupuncture, please make sure they can distinguish between a needle that hurts and a needle that feels good.