Acupuncture

Jessica Brady Tomlinson is a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Illinois and received her Masters degree in Acupuncture from the New England School of Acupuncture in Watertown, Massachusetts. She has specialized training in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Auricular, and Animal acupuncture. Prior to studying acupuncture, Jessica received a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. She is a marathon runner and holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

Acupuncture

For over 3000 years, acupuncture has been practiced in China and today it is still relied upon as a valuable healing tool. In Chinese medicine, no symptom or complaint is viewed in isolation. Rather, the body, mind and soul are evaluated together. The goal of acupuncture is to create harmony within the body by restoring the flow of Qi (pronounced “chee”), the life force involved in all body functions- breathing, heartbeat, metabolism, and even emotions. Qi collects in the organs and travels through energy channels in the body called meridians. The Chinese believe that diseases occur when the circulation of Qi is halted, whether by injuries, heat, cold, or other influences. By redirecting the flow of Qi, acupuncture can help cure disease, prevent illness and restore harmony.