An integral aspect of Jennifer’s practice is teaching and supporting her patients to take good care of themselves by developing a healthy, happy lifestyle. Upon request, Jennifer provides instruction in individualized seasonal food choices, enjoyable daily movement, chi gong, deep relaxation and acupressure self-massage.

What is acupuncture?

The practice of acupuncture is based on principles of Traditional Chinese Medical theory, which has a 5,000 year history of successfully diagnosing, treating and preventing illness.

Acupuncture involves inserting sterile, disposable needles at specific points in specific patterns, and using these needles to stimulate the body's natural ability to heal.

We all have a complex system of channels which flow through out our body distributing qi (energy or life force) to all of our tissues. Health problems arise when there is an obstruction in the flow of life force or an imbalance in the bipolar components of this flow. Acupuncture can increase circulation and decrease inflammation. Acupuncture restores the energetic balance in the body and stimulates the healing process

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Some common questions:

• Tell me about the history of acupuncture.

• How does acupuncture work?

• What is this "qi" stuff?

• What can I expect at my initial consultation?

• What should I tell my acupuncture practitioner about my health?

• What will my treatment feel like?

• What should I do before my treatment?

• Can Oriental and Western medicine work together?

• How do I find a qualified acupuncture practitioner?