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Acupuncture

Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used forms of medicine in the world. Originating in China more than 2,500 years ago, acupuncture is currently one of the most thoroughly researched, practiced, and respected forms of complementary medicine available anywhere.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, your overall health is determined by the quality of the Qi (energy) flow through the natural pathways of your body (meridians). Acupuncture uses a variety of techniques, including placing very thin sterile needles into specific points on the body, to stimulate and improve your Qi flow. The many benefits of acupuncture include:

• Pain reduction
• Stress and tension relief
• Increased energy levels
• Stronger digestion
• Relief from bad habits and addictions
• Greater sense of overall health and well-being

Auricular Acupuncture

Auricular acupuncture is a diagnostic and treatment system based on normalizing the body's dysfunction through stimulation of points on the ear, it is used widely to tackle a range of health concerns, including: chronic pain, especially low back pain and addictions of all kinds. It has also been clinically proven to help with stress and anxiety, depression, allergies, PMS, vision problems, migraine, and so much more. Many health conditions can be treated with Auricular Medicine as a main form or supplementary form of treatment.

Electroacupuncture

Electroacupuncture is a highly effective holistic treatment for pain, nausea, and chronic ailments. In practice, it is actually very similar to traditional acupuncture. Using the exact same system of Chinese Medicine, I insert very thin and sterile needles into specific points along the meridians of your body. I then attach the needles to a device that delivers gentle electrical pulses between two points. This helps restore the healthy flow of Qi (energy) through your body, removing any blockages and clearing out stagnant areas, thus creating a stronger and clearer experience of health and well-being.

Moxibustion

Moxibustion is a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique that involves the burning of mugwort, a small, spongy herb, to facilitate healing and health. Moxibustion has been used for healing purposes throughout Asia for thousands of years. The purpose of moxibustion, as with most forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is to strengthen the blood, stimulate the flow of Qi (energy), and enhance your overall vitality and health.

Among other benefits, a landmark study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 1998 found that 75.4% of women suffering from breech presentations before childbirth had fetuses that rotated to the normal position after receiving moxibustion at an acupuncture point on the bladder meridian.

Kinesio Taping

Developed by Dr. Kenzo Kase - he was searching for a way to facilitate the body’s natural healing process and prolong the benefits of his treatment after his patients left his clinic. Kinesio tape is a popular modality used by athletes because it can decrease pain on over used joints by assisting with muscle contraction. Kinesio taping has also been used on stroke victims suffering from drop arm by maintaing the shoulder joint in place as a patient goes through physical rehabilitation to regain neuromuscular function. Other lesser known uses of Kineseo tape is using its adhesion ability to lift the skin in order to assist an injured body part with swelling / inflammation or edema which can decrease the time it takes for an injured body part to heal. The taping usually last 3 days, but for longer and better results, it is recommended that the desired area that requires taping needs to be shaved so that the tape can adhere to the skin more effectively. Allergic reaction to the tape is uncommon, unless you have a specific allergy to kineso tape. 

Cupping

Cupping has been a part of Chinese Medicine for over 2,500 years. It relieves aches and pains, improves circulation, and also helps with respiratory and digestive issues. I simply place a specialized "cup" onto specific points on your body, and then use suction to draw your skin up into the cups. It doesn't hurt — it simply draws fresh blood to that area of your body, which facilitates the cleansing and strengthening of your Qi (energy). The end result is a greater overall sense of health and well-being.

Pulse Diagnosis

One of the most common questions that patients ask about Chinese Medicine is: "Why does my practitioner check my pulse?" Pulse diagnosis is actually one of the most complex and important diagnostic techniques we use in Chinese Medicine. Through feeling and evaluating your pulse, I obtain an accurate diagnosis of your overall constitution, Qi (energy) flow, and internal organ health, among other things. I then synthesize all of this information into a highly effective and individualized treatment plan for your specific needs.

Ear Seeds

Ear seeds are small seeds used to stimulate pressure points in your ear. They're a type of auriculotherapy, which refers to acupressure or acupuncture focused on the ear.  Research suggests that ear seeds can be helpful in treating a variety of disorders including insomnia, PTSD, infertility, digestive issues, and anxiety. Acupuncture ear seeds are part of a larger practice called auriculotherapy or ear acupuncture.

Ear seeds are applied at the end of treatment session.