When the body has areas of blockages and areas of deficient or excess areas of energy, this leads symptoms of illness.  Acupuncture identifies the blockages and moves energy, allowing for the free flow of qi (life force).  The free flow of energy encourages the body to promote the inherent natural healing ability.   

Very fine needles, (much thinner than hypodermic needles) are inserted in acupuncture points on the Meridians to restore the energetic balance is the within the body.  Occasionally moxa, which is ground up, Artemesia argyi or mugwort can be used to nourish and activate some of the points