What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a process whereby a trained and licensed acupuncturist inserts thin, sterile needles into specific points on the body to elicit a healing response. These hair-like needles are used to stimulate or sedate fields of electromagnetic energy in the body, called meridians. While these meridians cannot be seen as a nerve or blood vessel may be, their presence can be documented by measuring electricity emanating from the skin.
Currently the fastest growing medical modality in the United States and an important treatment modality in the Oriental medical system, acupuncture is archeologically documented to be at least 2500 years old. It has been consistently used since its inception and has spread the world over. It is one of the most implemented medical techniques in human history.
Needles range in size and thickness but are generally far thinner than any injection needle you have experienced. The needles Dr. Dunas uses are so thin, 20 of them could be inserted into the hole in a hypodermic shot syringe. Generally, between five and ten needles are used per treatment though this number can vary greatly. Each treatment is customized to meet your needs and may be slightly different.
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