Acupuncture points are specific locations just beneath the surface of the skin. These areas have a high concentration of nerve endings, blood vessels, lymphatic channels, immune cells, and connective tissue (fascia).

When a very thin needle is placed into one of these points, it sends a gentle signal to the nervous system. This signal travels to the brain and spinal cord and tells the body to shift out of stress mode and into repair mode.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Spleen is one of the most important organs for overall health. It is responsible for transforming food into energy, building blood, and supporting immune strength. When Spleen Qi is strong, digestion is efficient, energy is steady, the immune system is resilient, and the body feels grounded and nourished. When it is weak, symptoms often ripple throughout the entire system.

Every December, many of us feel a familiar pressure rising—holiday events, travel, family gatherings, year-end deadlines, and the quiet hope that we can simply “get through” it all. Beneath the glitter and celebration, there’s often a subtle undertone of anxiety or unease, as though we’re racing toward an ending that doesn’t actually align with the natural world.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) goes beyond acupuncture for pain relief. Using pattern diagnosis, acupuncture, and herbal medicine, TCM identifies the root causes of symptoms—such as fatigue, digestive issues, hormonal changes, or chronic pain—and corrects the underlying dysfunctions before they progress into disease. Learn how this time-tested system complements modern medicine by addressing the whole body as an interconnected network.

When people come in for acupuncture, they often expect one thing: pain relief. But then they start noticing the side benefits. “My sleep is deeper.” “My blood pressure is better than it’s ever been.” “I feel calmer.”

These changes happen because acupuncture works through your autonomic nervous system (ANS)—the body’s built-in regulator of balance and health.

If you’ve ever typed “Does acupuncture work?” into Google while wincing in pain, battling a stubborn symptom, or navigating fertility struggles, you’re not alone.
This question shows up in my treatment room all the time — usually followed by:
“So… will this fix me?”
“Will I be pain-free after today?”
“Can you make me pregnant?”
“Can you cure me?”

Ah, the magic wand myth.

Let’s break this down together. Acupuncture isn’t pixie dust. It’s not a one-time fix. It doesn’t “treat” disease in the conventional Western sense. What it does do — beautifully, powerfully, and consistently — is shift your terrain.