Traditional Chinese medical theory describes special acupoints or acupressure points that lie along meridians or channels in your body. These are the same energy meridians and acupoints as those targeted with acupuncture. It is believed that through these invisible channels flows vital energy -- or a life force called qi (ch'i). It is also believed that these 12 major meridians connect specific organs or networks of organs organizing a system of communication throughout your body. The meridians begin at your fingertips connect to your brain and then connect to an organ associated with a certain meridian.