Our bodies are designed to be healthy. They have incredibly sensitive and intricate systems in place to continually adapt to the wide variety of situations we face daily. But sometimes injuries, lifestyle, stress, emotional trauma or our genetic inheritance can hinder our bodies’ ability to self-regulate and heal. Thankfully there are therapies available that can help us return to balance and a greater sense of well-being. Traditional Oriental Medicine, consisting of Acupuncture, other bodywork modalities and Chinese Herbal Medicine, is a holistic medical system that has been developed and refined over millennia. Modern research has shown that acupuncture can calm the fight-or-flight response, can regulate hormones and other chemical messengers (such as serotonin for mood and endorphins for pain relief), can regulate blood flow and healing of injuries, and much more. more... See more text