The power to thwart chronic pain lies in the hands of your acupuncturist at Gretel Acupuncture, with the goal of restoring health and balance by removing the blockages that keep clients' energy stuck. This ancient Chinese practice—basically, acupuncture without the needles—relies on the stimulation of key pressure points along the body’s chi highways that serve as pathways for energy to flow between vital organ systems. Gretel Acupuncture practitioners use either their hands or blunt instruments to apply pressure to these points in order to create a release of the body's tension. This simple technique can improve skin texture and restore a youthful appearance. It has also been used to assuage a range of symptoms including: depression, flu, stress, thyroid problems, chronic pain, fatigue, nausea and vomiting during pregnancy or after chemotherapy, chronic headaches, menstrual cramps, sexual dysfunction, and more.