Acupuncture is one of the oldest forms of medicine in the world. It is the insertion of fine, sterile, single-use, filiform needles into the body to regulate the body and instigate a healing response. When administered, the body will release natural feel good chemicals, like dopamine and endorphins, to help patients relax and enter into a healing state (parasympathetic nervous response). It helps reduce pain, inflammation, and stress in the body. Acupuncture, when performed by a licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac.) is completely safe and effective.