Acupuncture has been practiced in the Far East for over 5 thousand years.
The philosophy behind the treatment is that the body's energy flows along so-called "meridians," which are rivers of energy that circulate around the body. This energy flow is call qi (pronounced, "chee"). When the qi is impaired or interrupted, illness occurs, as well as loss of function.
The acupuncturist inserts very thin needles at specific points on the meridians to restore the qi and allow the body's energy balance to be restored, and allows the body a chance to heal itself. The flow of energy can be impaired or interrupted disrupted either through emotional upset, physical trauma, poor diet, or stress. The acupuncturist examines the underlying cause and its effect on the body, and then determine the most appropriate treatment.
Dr. Goldberg is a fellow of the International Academy of Medical Acupuncturists, and has been trained in electro-acupuncture, smoking cessation programs, and electronic meridian imaging, an effective way to diagnose his patients' symptoms objectively using active source points and measuring their electric potential.