Skip to content

Tag Archives: qi

Meridian Theory: The Ancient Map of the Body

For thousands of years, practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have described the human body using a very different “anatomy” than modern Western medicine. Instead of nerves, vessels, and organs alone, they spoke of an energetic network or a communication system linking every structure, function, and sensation.

This network is called the meridian system. Today, interest in acupuncture, fascia Continue reading

Posted in Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine | Also tagged , , , Comments Off on Meridian Theory: The Ancient Map of the Body

Unlocking the Basics of Acupuncture: Understanding Qi, Blood, Yin & Yang

If you’ve been thinking about trying acupuncture but aren’t sure what to expect, this article just might be the best place to start. Let’s explore the basic concepts that form the foundation of acupuncture, including the nature of Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang, and how these elements influence health and healing.

Posted in Acupuncture, Qi, Traditional Chinese Medicine | Also tagged , , Comments Off on Unlocking the Basics of Acupuncture: Understanding Qi, Blood, Yin & Yang

Acupuncture Meridians and Qi Explained

If you are just beginning to look into acupuncture, you will be exposed to language you probably aren’t familiar with. One of the first phrases you might come across is the term “meridian.” Meridians are defined as the invisible channels (my preferred translation is “channels” rather than “meridians”) through which qi (sometimes translated as “energy”) circulates throughout the body. Continue reading

Posted in Acupuncture, Qi, Traditional Chinese Medicine | Also tagged , , , Comments Off on Acupuncture Meridians and Qi Explained
859-913-5638 Directions Contact/Schedule