Traditional Chinese medical treatments, such as acupuncture, herbs and body work, are yielding cutting-edge remedies to modern day health issues. Ultimately, the concept of holistically restoring health is understood in Chinese medicine to be more than merely the absence of disease. By restoring and maintaining harmony throughout the body, and understanding the body as an integrated whole, the acupuncturist is able to support the body to be as healthy as possible, even when disease is present. The specific impact of acupuncture makes it ideal for the treatment of digestive issues, fatigue, headaches, chronic pain, sleep issues, stress, mental health concerns, gynecological conditions, skin conditions, ENT conditions, and more. In China, acupuncture is practised side by side with Western medicine in hospitals and clinics. Even here in Calgary, Alberta, acupuncture is becoming increasingly integrated with biomedical practices and is often used in conjunction with medical treatments and psychological care.