East Asian Medicine
East Asian Medicine is a complete system of medical diagnosis and treatment with a history of more than 4,000 years. East Asian Medicine views the body as an energetic system that functions optimally when in dynamic balance. Qi, or energy, flows to all parts of the body through a collection of connected pathways called meridians. The acupuncture points are specific locations where the meridians are accessible and where qi can be easily directed. The acupuncture meridians correspond to 12 organ systems that are collectively responsible for all functions of the body, mind and spirit. Health problems result when qi is insufficient, unbalanced or interrupted in one or more of the meridians or organ systems. The goal of East Asian Medicine is to restore energetic balance to the body, mind and spirit.