Five Element Acupuncture is an ancient form of acupuncture dating back to 200BC. The approach focuses on the connection between mind, body, and spirit. By focusing on the spiritual and mental aspects of patient’s wellbeing, as well as their physical well-being. Five Elements Acupuncture addresses the emotional side of the person to restore balance, health, and harmony. The principles are to treat the person at the root and not just the symptoms, the aim being to stimulate the body’s healing processes.
Treatment is based around the flow of energy in the body, also known as Qi. The five elements- wood, fire, earth, metal and water each represent a connection to the Qi and the 12 organs in the body. Each organ has an energy channel which is treated to restore balance to these five elements and the patient. This is achieved by stimulating precise points along the meridians and ultimately restoring the flow of Qi.
