Five Element Acupuncture

Five Element Acupuncture is an ancient form of acupuncture that works by treating a person at the levels of body, mind and spirit. The five elements of acupuncture are wood, fire, earth, metal and water. Each element has its own distinct essence. The elements provide us with the whole energy system and an insight on the process of harmony and balance. The elements are a part of pathways or meridians in the body that carry the energy (Qi) throughout the body. Each meridian corresponds to one organ or a group of organs that govern particular bodily functions. When the energies of the five elements are functioning harmoniously and in balance, the person feels a sense of health and well-being. When the elements shift or become unbalanced, a person may develop symptoms. Sandy focuses on the cause and treatment of these symptoms in the realm of body, mind, and spirit. Acupuncture can be used in conjunction with medical treatments, psychotherapy and lifestyle changes to optimize benefits and restore balance.

There is a Chinese saying, “If there is pain, there is no free flow; if there is free flow, there is no pain.” The goal of acupuncture encourages and promotes natural healing and functioning on a body, mind and spirit level.

Acupuncture practitioners restore proper functions and optimum health by removing these blockages and restoring balance to the acupuncture pathways.