Acupressure (Needless Acupuncture)

• Similar to acupuncture, except that it uses fingertip pressure instead of needles.

• A practitioner applies pressure to specific acupressure points to restore healthy energy flow. The points choosen depend on your symptoms.

• A good option aside from acupuncture for children or someone with a fear of needles

• The goal of acupressure (as well as other Chinese Medicine treatments), is to encourage the movement of qi ("life energy") through the 14 channels (meridians) inside the body.

• If this energy flow is blocked, the body can no longer maintain the balance that is needed to maintain high energy and deal with health issues.

• Acupressure can be very effective in helping with nausea and vomiting after surgery or invasive medical procedures. Acupressure can also help reduce the pain.