Dr. Amen is a licensed acupunturist and a diplomat of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

Acupuncture is a system of medicine with its roots in the Taoist philosophy of ancient China.  According to the Tao, the universe is composed of a life energy called qi, which is the essence of existence. 

Through the union of yin and yang, the manifest world comes into being in the form of the five elements which include fire, water, earth, metal, and wood.  As qi consists of all life activities including the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual components of humanity, optimal health is achieved when yin and yang are in balance allowing for the free flow of qi.  In the human body, qi flows along pathways, channels, or meridians, which correspond to organ systems, related to the yin and yang aspects of each element.  Along these meridians, there are many points from which qi can be manipulated. 

The insertion of needles into energy centers or points along the meridians allows for manipulation of qi which results in changes in the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of being. Here, acupuncture is used in combination with Tui Na, a massage system based on the theory of qi manipulation, and botanical medicine to provide a holistic approach to treating the individual.