A professional healthcare discipline based on applying touch to the body to promote health and wellness. It involves various styles and techniques, such as Swedish, deep tissue, and trigger point therapy, which can be used for pain management, relaxation, and improved mobility. As a discipline, it is professional, regulated in most states through licensure, and has a knowledge base of anatomy, physiology, and client assessment.

Benefits You’ll Experience
Detox & Cleanse: Flush out heavy metals, toxins, and chemicals at a cellular level.
Reduce Pain & Inflammation: Improve circulation, ease joint stiffness, and speed muscle recovery.
Boost Metabolism & Weight Loss: Passive cardiovascular workout helps lower blood pressure and burn calories.
Skin Rejuvenation: Supports collagen production, reduces fine lines, and improves skin tone.
Mental Clarity & Relaxation: Balance your nervous system and reduce stress naturally.

Here’s how acupuncture works on the nervous system:

Calms the Stress Response
Acupuncture helps balance the autonomic nervous system, reducing “fight or flight” (sympathetic) overactivity and enhancing “rest and digest” (parasympathetic) functions. This promotes deep relaxation and nervous system reset.

Activates Natural Pain Relief
The insertion of acupuncture needles triggers the release of the body’s own pain-relieving chemicals—such as endorphins and enkephalins—helping reduce both acute and chronic pain.

Modulates Brain Activity
Modern brain imaging shows that acupuncture influences regions like the amygdala and hypothalamus, which are involved in emotional regulation, hormone balance, and sensory processing.

Supports Neurotransmitter Balance
Regular acupuncture sessions can help regulate important brain chemicals such as serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine—enhancing mood, sleep, and focus.

Encourages Nervous System Healing
By improving circulation and reducing inflammation around nerves, acupuncture supports recovery from neuropathy, injuries, and nerve-related conditions.

A physical therapy technique that uses specialized tools to treat soft tissue injuries, scar tissue, and fascial restrictions. Common synonyms include "muscle scraping" or the Graston Technique. Therapists use the tools to apply precise pressure, which helps break down scar tissue, reduce inflammation, and promote healing by increasing blood flow. This can lead to reduced pain, improved range of motion, and better overall function.