Acupuncture has been used in various parts of the world for over 2,000 years. It was developed from careful observations of the
interactions between the body and its environment. The guiding principle of acupuncture is to address the body, mind and emotions in unison, treating
cause, not symptoms.
Acupuncture is based on the theory that each organ, because of its functional activity, creates a unique electro-chemical field. Wherever these fields
connect, currents and rivers of energy are formed which flow in predictable patterns throughout the body. Where meridians or streams of energy come
close to the skin they can be influenced by the shallow insertion of fine needles.
It may come as a happy surprise to learn that the needles used in acupuncture are barely thicker than a human hair. In fact, at
10% of the diameter, an acupuncture needle (minus the handle) would easily slide through a needle used to draw blood or give an injection.
There are many styles of needling from many traditions, some gentle, some not so gentle. The style used at the Centre for the Healing Arts is
considered by most of our clients to be not only effective, but also extremely gentle. Most clients report a deeply relaxed state while the needles
are in place.
Conditions such as insomnia, depression and anxiety are particularly responsive to acupuncture treatment. There are over 100 other conditions that the World Health Organisation recognizes as being responsive to acupuncture treatment. Click on the link below for their complete list.
World Health Organisation website