Acupuncture

Doctor Stone received his Fellowship Certification for Acupuncture in 2001.

Some Benefits of acupuncture:

• Pain relief for acute and chronic conditions
• Decreases stress and anxiety
• Accelerates the healing process
• Relieves acute and chronic sinus congestion
• Complements other treatments

How acupuncture works:

Acupuncture and other forms of traditional Chinese medicine have been in existence for over 4,000 years. Yet the explanation for how acupuncture works has been largely based on theory. The basic theory is outlined in a text from 200 B.C. It acknowledges in people and nature a vital energy or life force known as Qi (pronounced "chee"). Qi flows through the body via channels called meridians. If the Qi flow is altered, the resulting deficiency, excess, or stagnation of qi causes bodily malfunction, illness, and inability to heal properly. Acupuncture, in which needles are inserted into specific points along these meridians, restores the proper Qi flow, thereby returning the body to a state of improved health and decreased pain.