
Why Acuity?
I am sometimes asked why I chose the name "Acuity" Acupuncture. Acuity by definition is "sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing." In Traditional Chinese Medical diagnosis, we rely heavily on the sharpness of our senses to detect signs of particular patterns of disease. Combined with clinical knowledge and practice, we inform an effective approach to treatment. Sharpness of the senses allows us to accurately assess the qualities of the tongue, the pulse, point pa