Background

Traditional acupuncture is a branch of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), an independent holistic healthcare system that has been practiced for thousands of years in China, Japan, and other Asian countries. The theory of TCM based on the classical texts gives us detailed and sophisticated understanding of how the body’s energetic balance works.

The unique, holistic feature of traditional acupuncture is such that it treats a whole person not the disease. The physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of the individual are viewed as interconnected and interdependent.  Traditional acupuncture, therefore, addresses not only presenting symptoms but their underlying cause, which will be different for each individual. Consequently, the treatment naturally becomes tailor-made to the person.