
As the needles are carefully inserted into acupuncture points, specific cells stimulate nerve pathways that trigger a healing response to a particular organ system or area of the body. Acupuncture acts on the autonomic nervous system and causes the release of endorphins, enkephalins and other natural pain relieving chemicals. At East West Acupuncture the system of acupuncture used is called Seitai Shinpo (which translates into correct posture acupuncture method) that uses acupuncture and moxibustion to balance structural distortions by releasing tense areas of contraction along the spine.