How does Rachel know where to put the needles?
One of the theories of acupuncture is based on maps of meridians in the body. There are 12 meridians each one made up of specific points used to access the Qi flow. Each point in the body has specific effects on treating illness and disharmony in the body. Part of the study of acupuncture is to learn what each of those access points is good at helping re-balance and heal and how they work together in an overall pattern to bring about harmony in the body. Because of Rachel’s training in Chinese Medicine and how to locate “landmarks” on these maps as well as over 10 years of experience, Rachel has a highly developed sense of which points will be best able to assist her patient’s bodies in healing.
