What is acupuncture?

A patient covered in needles, that's the image that comes to mind when you hear acupuncture mentioned. There are 365 acupuncture points all over the body, from the top of the skull to the soles of the feet. These points are found on the twelve meridians, the channels through which the body's energy, Qi (pronounced "tchi"), circulates, according to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).

Circulating vital energy

According to TCM, illness occurs when the body's energy is poorly distributed or blocked. The circulation of Qi is restored by placing needles on specific points. The location of the points is based on thousands of years of experience and is still valid today.

Treat the cause

Treating not the symptoms, but the cause of illness is a fundamental principle of TCM. This is why, when treating a heart problem, we're less concerned with the heart than with other parts of the body. For example, if the liver is weakened. If it retains a lot of anger, this can harm the heart.