American Acupuncture Center believes in an integration of Eastern and Western approaches to health. Doctors, reproductive endocrinologists, physical therapists and orthopedists refer to us because they trust and believe in our approach and our practice.

We realize that acupuncture and Oriental medicine are vague and unknown subjects to many potential patients and their doctors. Our practitioners seek to demystify the practice of acupuncture so that treatment and its goals are understood. This enables the patient and practitioner to work together which often ensures more satisfactory results.

Acupuncture originated in China at least 5,000 years ago. It gradually spread to Japan and Korea where those cultures developed their own styles. Although acupuncture is the most well-known of the Chinese medical practices, it is only one of many, known collectively as the Eight Branches of Classical Chinese Medicine. Some of the other practices include herbology, nutrition and meditation, all of which we use daily at American Acupuncture Center.

Acupuncture can be defined as a medical practice whereby a practitioner inserts a hair-fine needle beneath the skin of a patient in order to achieve a therapeutic effect. The patient often feels little or no sensation. Where the needles are placed and to what depth depends upon the intention of the practitioner, the desired effect and the treatment requirements. Some acupuncture points are needled at a depth as little as 0.1 inch.

Chinese medicine is holistic in nature. Its intention is to treat all aspects of the human being: the physical, the emotional and the spiritual. All of these are considered to be affected by the disease process and thus are part of the treatment. This leads to a more comprehensive healing and sense of well-being. It also encourages the patient to become active in their own healing process