Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese healing practice that involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body. It is believed to stimulate the body's natural healing process and improve overall health. The term 'acupuncture' is derived from the Latin words 'acus' meaning NEEDLE and 'punctura' meaning to puncture. CHI, Chinese, shiatsu, NEEDLE, and THERAPY are all related to acupuncture. CHI is a Chinese concept of life energy, Chinese refers to the origin of the practice, shiatsu is a form of massage THERAPY, NEEDLE refers to the thin needles used in the practice, and THERAPY refers to the healing effects of the practice.