While a moody barista may still keep the chai flowing, a lack of proper qi flow can cause depression, anxiety, stress, and a number of other physical and mental impairments. During your consultation, you'll go over a complete health history and explain your reasons for seeking treatment, whether you have allergies, chronic pain, infertility, or a desire to boost your immune system. Your acupuncturist will strategically place needles on your body to stimulate the flow of qi, moving the life-force from its seedy apartment in Skidsville to a lovely cottage in Healthyburgh. The hair-thin, sterile needles are not painful, and many proponents of the ancient Chinese healing system find the experience deeply relaxing.