Acupuncture

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a natural therapy that works with your body’s own healing systems. In Chinese Medicine, we, we talk about “Qi” (pronounced “chee”)—your body’s vital energy, which flows through channels connecting every part of you, inside and out. When Qi and blood flow smoothly, you feel healthy and balanced. But life’s stresses, injuries, poor nutrition, overwork, trauma, or even genetics can disrupt this flow, leading to pain, fatigue, or other health issues.

Acupuncture uses fine, sterile needles placed at specific points along these channels to:

Encourage the smooth flow of Qi and blood
Restore harmony and balance
Activate your body’s natural healing response

This process can help relieve pain, support emotional wellbeing, and address a wide range of health concerns—naturally and gently.

What does the latest research say about Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is now supported by a growing body of high-quality research. A major 2025 review looked at over 860 systematic reviews and meta-analyses published between 2017 and 2022, covering 184 different medical conditions. The findings show that acupuncture has a proven positive effect for several common health issues, including:

Chronic pain (such as back, neck, shoulder pain, and osteoarthritis)
Low back pain
Knee osteoarthritis
Migraine and tension-type headaches
Postoperative nausea and vomiting
Cancer-related fatigue
Menopausal symptoms (including hot flushes and mood changes)
Female infertility (as an addition to medical fertility treatment)
Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome in men

For another 82 medical conditions, there is evidence suggesting acupuncture may provide a potential positive effect—these include depression, anxiety, insomnia, fibromyalgia, endometriosis, digestive issues, and more.

The quality of research into acupuncture has greatly improved in recent years, with studies now held to higher international standards. Acupuncture is also considered very safe when performed by qualified practitioners, with side effects being rare and mild.

Reference: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S096522992500024X

What does this mean for you?

If you’re considering acupuncture, you can feel confident knowing that it is supported by strong scientific evidence for a range of conditions. Especially for pain, women’s health, and some chronic illnesses. It is most effective when tailored to your individual needs and provided by experienced, well-trained practitioners.

If you have questions about whether acupuncture might help you, we’re here to discuss your unique situation and create a treatment plan that fits your health goals.