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:
This service includes history and customized herbal treatment. Herbal prescriptions may be included as needed.
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Chinese herbal medicine is a 2,000 year old tradition using naturally occurring substances — including herbs — to enhance one's health and vitality. As opposed to Western medicine, the foundation of this approach is to support the body's natural self-healing mechanisms and abilities.
Since each patient has different needs, I carefully select and combine a variety of herbs that will synergistically blend together to achieve optimal results for your unique situation. I prescribe high-quality, professional-grade herbal medicines that are available only to qualified licensed professionals.
This consultation includes intake and detailed history, along with assessment and customized herbal prescription. Note: Consultation fee does not include the cost of herbs.
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Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which your doctor puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. Cupping is used to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage. Almost anyone can benefit from cupping. It is used to treat lack of mobility, tight muscles, scars and many diagnoses like headaches, tendinitis, bursitis, plantar fasciitis, fibromyalgia, and release of trigger points. Cupping benefits are the following:
Release scar tissue and fascial adhesions
Reduce painful trigger points
Improve circulation, blood and lymph circulation
Relieve pain
Promote mobility and range of motion
Improves mature scars
Decrease toxins
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Although Gua Sha is an ancient healing technique used by Chinese Medicine practitioners for thousands of years, it is relatively unknown in the West. It is recognized throughout Asia as a highly effective treatment for chronic pain conditions, stress, fatigue, and a host of other ailments.
First, Gua Sha oil is applied to a specific meridian (energy pathway) on your body. I then use a smooth round-edged object (such as a spoon) to apply short brisk strokes to that area. This creates red patches of skin (called "Sha"); detoxifying your blood and restoring the healthy flow if Qi (energy) to the area. There is no pain involved, and the Sha will fade in 2 to 3 days. But the sense of health and vitality you experience from it will last much longer.
Gua Sha is included in our cupping treatments. Book your cupping session here.
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.
Electroacupuncture may be added to your acupuncture treatment if needed. Book your acupuncture treatment here.
Achieve your most beautiful state without neurotoxins and invasive procedures. Cosmetic acupuncture and holistic microneedling are both natural ways to rejuvenate the skin and prevent further aging. Both treatments are individualized and include body acupuncture points, to treat the skin from the inside, and out.
Microneedling or Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT) with stem cells is a noninvasive procedure which involves pricking the skin with tiny oscillating needles to increase collagen and elastin and to minimize fine lines/scarring/stretch marks/hair loss, and more. This process increases product absorption by 3000%.
By combining the ancient principles of acupuncture with modern micro needling it is possible to treat the skin for scarring, stretch marks, cellulite, hair loss and aging using entirely natural techniques. Interestingly, research supports the fact that collagen is only inducted up to 0.5-0.6mm deep even when longer needles are used. Using holistic microneedling techniques it is not necessary to bleed the skin, in fact better results are achieved without it.
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Achieve your most beautiful state without toxins and invasive procedures. Cosmetic acupuncture and holistic microneedling are both natural ways to rejuvenate the skin and prevent further aging. Both treatments are individualized and include body acupuncture points, to treat the skin from the inside, and out.
Cosmetic acupuncture addresses signs of aging by increasing collagen to treat wrinkles and fine lines and stimulates facial muscles to tighten and prevent wrinkles and sagging.
A cosmetic acupuncture treatment includes gentle cleansing of the skin, facial cupping, gua sha, acupuncture, and LED light therapy. Needles will be inserted both in the face to target problem areas as well as in the body to promote overall wellness.
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Based in traditional Chinese medicine, ear seeds are a form of auriculotherapy, which uses acupressure points in the ear to stimulate other parts of the body. Auriculotherapy is commonly used to treat and even prevent conditions like anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, nausea, vomiting, substance abuse and gynecological and digestive disorders. The ear seed is like an acupuncture needle that you use to stimulate a channel to help the patient’s condition without needing to puncture the skin. They are small latex stickers that contain a pellet. In our office we offer 24 karat gold ear seeds as well as genuine Swarovski® Crystal 24K gold ear seeds. Your acupuncturist places each ear seed carefully on your ear in specific acupressure points that correspond with the conditions you are experiencing. The ears reflect the condition of the internal organs, so bodily problems will show on the ears. Certain points on the ear change in color, become tender or exhibit changes in size or shape. We use those signs to figure out where to put the seeds to help the patient.
Ear seeds can be used to address a variety of health concerns, including:
Acute pain
Anxiety
Chronic pain
Depression
Infertility
Insomnia
Migraines
Stress
Substance abuse
Weight issues
Ear seeds may be added on to any other treatment for $10. Book your treatment here.