Sticking needles into your skin might not sound like a good way to feel better. But that’s exactly how acupuncture works. In fact, the traditional Chinese practice has been used for centuries to treat all sorts of health conditions — and it’s still very common.

Millennium III Acupuncture, named so for nearly three millennia of traditional Chinese medicine,  is the clinic of the Chicago College of Oriental Medicine and is located in downtown Chicago. Our student interns aim is to keep people healthy with acupuncture treatments, herbal medicine, tui na (acupressure), cupping, gua sha, and food therapy. 

Acupuncture can help treat many types of health issues.  Most often people use it to relieve chronic (long-term) issues, such as elevated blood sugar, high blood pressure, insomnia, asthma, allergies and pain. These conditions weaken the immune system making you more susceptible to infectious diseases. Strengthening the immune system allows you to feel better, have less pain, and increase your chances of preventing and surviving diseases like COVID-19 and other contagious diseases.