The history of acupuncture begins 4,000 years ago in China and has since been applied in Europe and America for 160 years. The therapeutic technique of acupuncture is based on the painless insertion of thin needles in specific parts of the body to activate Qi energy, in order to stimulate, rejuvenate and self-heal the body. Traditional Chinese medicine explains acupuncture as a technique for balancing the flow of energy or life force.
Acupuncture is a complete therapeutic system which has been documented and proven as it:
- has a strictly defined and complete theoretical background and framework
- has the ability to diagnose diseases and symptoms
- has the ability to prevent diseases and symptoms
- has the ability to treat diseases and symptoms
- has the possibility of further research and participation in modern scientific research along with classical medicine.
Medical acupuncture is a technique which promotes health, wellness and balance to body and mind. It is a complete treatment system that has no side effects and should be applied only by properly trained doctors.
It is a holistic medicine that enables the body to heal, by awakening the forces of self-healing that originate in every organism.