There are many types of acupuncture, most of which are devoted to relieving pain or specific conditions.  Classical Five-Element Acupuncture is special in that it addresses the underlying cause of illness rather than the resulting symptoms.

About Five-Element Acupuncture

The ancient Chinese realized that the health of our body, mind and spirit are inseparable.  A healthy body provides the strength to accomplish our purpose.  A healthy mind provides the clarity to function effectively, and a healthy spirit gives us a sense of purpose, joy of life, and will to care for our selves and others. 

All of these depend upon an abundant, balanced flow of vital energy throughout our entire system.  Any disruption in the flow of this vital energy weakens the natural ability of our body to repair itself, our mind to be focused and clear, and our spirit to be fully present and produce a fulfilling life.

The ancients also realized that subtle imbalances in the flow of vital energy can be detected and corrected by a trained practitioner before the patient becomes ill.

We live in challenging times.  It is easy to become overextended, worried, fearful, depressed, or distracted from caring for our selves, our family, and our community in the ways that matter most.  In the end, our health is a direct result of how we live, and in particular whether we live in a state of balance and harmony.

People come to see us for a wide variety of reasons.  Some come for non-physical complaints such as anxiety, depression or insomnia.  Some come because they have a major illness such as cancer.  Some come because they have physical pain.  Other reasons people come for treatment are digestive problems, respiratory problems such as asthma or allergies, fatigue, skin disorders, or simply feeling unwell.

This system of healing is devoted to helping us regain our balance, vitality, sense of proportion, and joy of life.  Our ability to heal from illness of every description is the natural result.