The principles of oriental medicine which underlie acupuncture are over 3,000 years old. Acupuncture is the insertion of fine needles through the skin to promote the harmonious flow of Qi (pronounced “chee”) in the body’s passageways, or meridians. Only sterile, disposable needles are used. The needles are solid, flexible, and the width of two human hairs. There is little or no pain when acupuncture needles are inserted, and most patients experience a pleasant state of relaxation. People seek out acupuncture not only for specific physical problems, but also for stress and emotional or mental difficulties.

The goal of acupuncture is to recognize patterns of disharmony and correct the imbalance through specific treatments that manipulate the flow of Qi. Qi is the animating life force that expresses itself through a person’s ability to feel, think, act, move and work. When Qi in the body is full and flowing, health is promoted. When Qi is not full and flowing, the body exhibits signals in the form of symptoms.

Acupuncture is an effective treatment for many conditions. Some of the most common are: chronic pain, depression, infertility, and smoking cessation.

Five Element Acupuncture is an acupuncture tradition that uses the five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water and the symbolism associated with each to help patients expand their understanding of health and the cycles of human life. It also teaches the best way to use that awareness effectively as one moves through life. Coleen Connolly is True North’s Five Element Acupuncturist. Coleen also offers an Acuquit Smoking Cessation Program.

Chiropractic Acupuncture utilizes the insertion of fine needles at a specific point or points to eliminate or modify the perception of pain and to normalize physiological function in accordance with the principles of Oriental Medicine. Fawn Dunphy, DC uses chiropractic acupuncture as a sole method of treatment and in conjunction with chiropractic care.

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