Acupuncture therapy is an holistic form of health care, which is over 2000 years old. It is rooted in the ancient philosophy known as Daoism, which concentrates on the need for change, growth, balance and harmony.
In recent years there has been increased scientific research into the benefits of acupuncture based therapies, and this forms a fundamental part of the current trend towards complementary therapy in Western Society.
Acupuncture is based upon the belief that health is dependent upon the smooth flow of Qi (chi) energy, our life-force, through a system of of channels called meridians which run just beneath the skin. Qi is composed of both Yin and Yang, a concept of opposing qualities which can cause illness when they become imbalanced.
Dry Needling is in effect a form acupuncture with less emphasis on the traditional meridian points; it involves inserting needles into skin and muscle to improve the function of altered or dysfunctional tissues.
