Description of Acupuncture & Adjunct Therapy Offerings
My treatment focus is not only on treating symptoms, but also on providing tools for tapping into your own inner healer. Part of the treatment may include providing nutritional information from a Chinese medicine perspective, qi gong and other movement exercises, or breathing and meditation training. Chinese Medicine, itself, is very holistic in its approach, and includes a broad array of therapies. In my practice, I offer a variety of techniques from both traditional and contemporary Chinese medicine, as described below. Each session is uniquely designed for you, according on your needs.
Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine sterile stainless steel needles on locations on the body that have been found to be effective at addressing the symptoms for which you are seeking treatment. Sometimes the needles will be electrically stimulated to enhance the effects.
Moxibustion is the burning of mugwort on, or above an acupuncture point, to enhance the effects of the needle, or to warm an area. Infrared heating lamps may also be used to warm an area of the body.
Cupping is the application of glass or silicon cups on the body that creates a vacuum, which helps to increase circulation to an area and break up adhesions in the fascia. Gua Sha may also be used; this is the application of a ceramic or stone piece to scrape an area of skin, to improve circulation to the area.
Acupressure is used in treatments when a patient is sensitive or otherwise uncomfortable with insertion of acupuncture needles; points stimulated are the same as those used in acupuncture. Tuning forks or color wheels may also be placed on acupressure points to stimulate them.
Chinese Herbs & Dietary Counseling is also offered. This is especially useful for chronic conditions and when a patient feels tired or weak. Herbal formulas are currently available in pill or granule form.
Qi Gong Self-Care Exercises may also be provided, to improve vitality, increase strength, and enhance flexibility of body and mind.
