The Marian Sutherland Kirby will host “Acupuncture: An Introduction to Chinese Medicine” presented by Dr. Juan E. Torres of Mountaintop Chiropractic.
The program is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. in the Community Room in the lower level of the library located at 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. The discussion will include, an introduction to acupuncture and its benefits, Yin/Yang Theory and how it relates to the body and health, mindfulness and our involvement in the healing process and additional related Chinese medical practices.
Chinese medicine has been practiced all throughout East and Southeast Asia for over 4,000 years. The most popular modality of Chinese medicine in the United States today is acupuncture.
Acupuncture can be described an alternative therapy that involves inserting thin needles through the skin at strategic points on the body to restore the flow of life force energy called Qi or Chi (pronounced chee). This energy is believed to flow through pathways known as meridians throughout the body. Acupuncture is most commonly used to treat pain although increasingly it is being used to treat a variety of health conditions and for overall wellness.
Torres is a graduate of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and holds a master’s degree in acupuncture in addition to a doctorate in Chinese medicine. He is also a practitioner of holistic healing with certification as a reiki master and in crystal healing. He recently joined Dr. Stacie Breslin at Mountain Top Chiropractic to offer his expertise in holistic healing.
Registration is requested by calling the library at 570-474-9313.
