Acupuncture is a major component of Chinese medicine.  Chinese medicine offers a comprehensive system of health care that provides treatment for illness and promotes optimum health and quality of life.

The life force is considered to be Qi (pronounced chee). Qi is the energy that powers the body, mind and spirit that are perceived as a whole. Qi circulates in the body through pathways, channels or meridians, each which has an internal branch to the organs. Each organ has an expression on the physical, emotional, and spiritual level. Wellness is achieved when the Qi is full and moving slowly and balanced. Symptoms are considered an imbalance in Qi and can appear on the mental, emotional, or physical levels. Acupuncture's goal is to help one's Qi achieve balance. There are two aspects to keeping the Qi balanced- keeping it full and keeping it moving smoothly. Ideally everything that goes into our bodies should keep our Qi full.  The “Yang" aspect is the movement, transformation part of the Qi. The nurturing part of the Qi is the "Yin" aspect. Yin and Yang are mutually reinforcing.  Unfortunately those that abuse substances deplete their Yin causing "Yin deficiency".

Acupuncture for addictions utilizes the ear acupuncture protocol that has been used and refined by Lincoln Hospital in New York. Through scientific research it was discovered that acupuncture stimulates the release of our body's natural chemicals influencing our regulating system and chemical balance.  Acupuncture for addictions is an adjunct therapy that supports and compliments other treatment approaches for substance use.