Acupuncture is the practice of placing very thin, sterile needles into the skin at key points in the body to help circulate Qi (or life force), blood, and energy, and help the body heal itself. Performed by an acupuncturist, Acupuncture is a key technique in Traditional Chinese Medicine and has been used for over 3,000 years to help manage pain, improve overall vitality, and an extremely wide range of conditions.