Acupuncture is most effective at treating chronic pain, such as headaches; menstrual cramps, low back, neck, or muscle pain.  Soul Intention treats both human and equine patients. Nurma - Ann studied Traditional Chinese Acupuncture in Beijing China where she practiced in various hospitals for several months before returning to South Africa.

What Is Acupuncture and How Does It Work?

In acupuncture, disposable, stainless steel needles are used to stimulate the body's 14 major meridians or energy-carrying channels, to resist or overcome illnesses and conditions by correcting these imbalances. Acupuncture decreases pain by increasing the release of endorphins, the chemicals that block pain. Many acu-points are near nerves and when stimulated, these nerves cause a dull ache or feeling of fullness in the muscle. The stimulated muscle sends a message to the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord), causing the release of endorphins (morphine-like chemicals produced in our own bodies during times of pain or stress). So Endorphins, along with other neurotransmitters (body chemicals that modify nerve impulses), block the message of pain from being delivered up to the brain.

What Conditions Are Treated With Acupuncture?

Although it is very effective in treating many diseases and syndromes, Acupuncture is most effective at treating chronic pain, such as headaches; menstrual cramps, low back, neck, or muscle pain. It can also be used to treat arthritis, trigeminal neuralgia, spastic colon and colitis conditions. Acupuncture also greatly improves the functioning of the immune system (the body's defense system against diseases) and is very effective in treating Insomnia, Anxiety and Infertility. For certain conditions, such as cancer, acupuncture should only be performed in combination  with other treatments.