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Understanding Acupuncture:
The Science of Balance

For thousands of years, practitioners have recognized that the body’s health depends on its ability to maintain internal harmony. When physical or mental stress disrupts this balance, it creates "disharmonies"—known traditionally as an imbalance of Yin and Yang.

In Chinese Medicine, your health is sustained by the smooth flow of vital energy, or Qi (pronounced "chee"), through a sophisticated network of pathways called meridians. When this flow is obstructed, the body's natural healing systems stall, often leading to pain or illness.

Acupuncture restores this vital movement. By precisely placing hair-thin, sterile needles at specific points along these channels, we signal the nervous system to reset, reducing inflammation and reawakening the body’s remarkable, built-in ability to heal itself.

Acupuncture doesn't just mask symptoms; it returns your body to its natural state of resilience and harmony.

Is Acupuncture Safe?

Yes. Acupuncture is a highly regulated, safe medical modality used by millions of Americans every year.

To become a licensed acupuncturist, practitioners undergo years of rigorous medical education, including:

  • Detailed Study of Human Anatomy: Ensuring precise and safe needle placement.
  • Clean Needle Technique (CNT): Adhering to the highest standards of clinical hygiene.
  • Thousands of Clinical Hours: Hands-on training in treating complex health conditions.

My Professional Credentials:
I am Board Certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and fully licensed by the state. In strict accordance with medical law, I use only pre-sterilized, disposable, single-use needles to ensure your absolute safety and peace of mind.

 

Yin and Yang

Hand Jue Yin

Hand Shao Yang

Root 2 Remedy Acupuncture LLC

(920) 266-6395

root2remedy@gmail.com 

Authorized Provider
U.S. Department
of Veterans Affairs
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OPTUM®

Community Care Network (CCN) Partner
We accept VA referrals for Acupuncture via the Optum Network.

 

$0 Co-pay for Veterans.