Initial acupuncture visit and one follow up visit with Laura Aguiar, Acupuncture.

Acupuncture, an aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has been practiced for thousands of years and is used worldwide. According to classical doctrines of Chinese Medicine, there is an unceasing flow of energy (Qi) throughout the human body. This vital energy originates from the major organs and flows along continuous circulatory channels in the body called meridians. When the energy flow is smooth and in balance, one is healthy; when an imbalance occurs, one feels ill or in pain.
Acupuncture treats such imbalances by inserting very thin, sterile, disposable needles into certain designated points along the body’s meridians to disperse blockages, mobilize immune response, regulate the organs and restore the delicate balance of the body. Due to the Western medical community’s increasing interest in Chinese Medicine, there is now solid scientific evidence confirming the effectiveness of this ancient healing art. Modern studies suggest that acupuncture works by activating a natural pain-suppression system in the brain, by increasing blood flow to vital organs, and by initiating innate immune responses within the body.