Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese method of treatment using needles to stab into specific points on the skin. The method was named by European missionaries who visited China in the late 16th and early 17th century and first informed people in Europe about the treatment of the Chinese way. Acupuncture as part of traditional Chinese medicine is based on the foundations of the ancient Chinese philosophy and culture.

Japan is another country that has a thousand-year tradition of the treatment. In the sixth century BC first Japanese doctors were educated in China. From there they transferred acupuncture in their country. Today’s study of traditional medicine and acupuncture last four years.