Neuro-Acupuncture

In Neuro-acupuncture practice, needles are inserted subcutaneously along specific sections of the scalp that interact with the brain, central nervous system, as well as the bodies acupuncture meridians.  

From the eastern perspective of Chinese Medicine, acupuncture meridians and points run along channels spanning the entire body including the scalp.  From a western perspective the scalp is divided by the cortical zones of cerebrum and cerebellum responsible for central nervous system functions such as motor activity, sensory input, vision, speech, hearing, and balance.

Needling entire areas of the scalp as opposed to individual specific points as is commonly done in Chinese medicine, enables us to create changes and healing in the neuro-anatomy and neuro-physiology.  The multiple needle approach ensures that the zone associated with specific sensation and function is addressed.  

Neuro-acupunture employs needle insertion followed by stimulation.  The needles are inserted or threaded subcutaneously followed by stimulation in 10 minute intervals.  The stimulation helps to ensure strong communication with the CNS and therefore create substantive changes in experience and function.  

In practice, the scalp somatotopic system appears to operate as a transmitter receiver in direct contract with the CNS and endocrine system.  By stimulation these reflex areas, acupuncture needles can help direct outcomes in the cerebral  cortex, cerebellum, thalamo-cortical circuits, thalamus, hypothalamus, and pineal body.  The human scalp serves as the interaction point for the potential to direct these processes.