The theory and practice of acupuncture is based on Oriental medicine (also known as traditional Chinese medicine), a comprehensive natural health care system that has been used in Asian countries for thousands of years to preserve health and diagnose, treat and prevent illness.

Acupuncture treats health conditions by stimulating “acu-points” found at specific locations on the surface of the body. Acupuncturists stimulate very specific acu-points by inserting very thin disposable needles through the skin to produce a physiological effect. Other methods are also used to stimulate acu-points, such as LASER or electro-stimulation.