Acupuncture is the gentle insertion of very fine needles at specific points on the body. Based on information gathered for over 3,000 years in China, today’s acupuncture practitioners are trained to select specific points in order to stimulate the movement of energy within the body, allowing natural healing to take place. While preventing illness by improving the overall functioning of the body's immune, blood, energy, endocrine, and organ systems, acupuncture is also helpful for treating chronic and acute illnesses and injuries; preventing both recurrence of illnesses and new illness and improving overall health.