Our services.

  • Acupuncture

    Invovles the insertion of singe-use sterile needles into the skin to encourage blood flow & nerve conduction to promote healing and balance within the body. Additional services and modalities are applied when deemed necessary for treatment by your Acupuncturist.

  • Moxibustion

    A form of “heat therapy” from dried plant materials, known as Mugwort. This method warms the body and dispels pathogenic influences that can lead to imbalance within our bodies. Moxibustion is a soothing, warming, and powerful technique to promote healing.

  • Electro Acupuncture (Estim)

    Acupuncture on steroids. This method utilizes a small electrical current that is passed between two acupuncture points. This modality is utilized to help reduce pain and increase blood flow quicker to various areas.

    *This method is not utilized for those with a history of seizures or have pace makers.

  • Cupping

    A method that utilizes suction to create space within tissues and release tight muscular areas. We utilize glass cups with fire to create a vacuum seal. This technique improves blood flow and reduces tightness. Cupping can be utilized to drain or remove substances causing imbalances within the body.

  • Gua Sha

    Also known as “scrapping”. This modality is done with the use of a tool that releases tension and reduces pain in various locations on the body. Gua Sha involves strokes of pressure with a soft, rounded edge tool to improve circulation.

  • Eastern Dietary Therapy

    Focuses on the prevention of disease. We utilize your diagnosed pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine and determine ways of eating and foods that could benefit your body. We reinforce Whole Foods diet with the attention to how our foods are cooked to benefit various conditions.

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FAQs

Does acupuncture hurt?

No. Most people find acupuncture to be relaxing and pain free. Patients may feel a sensation with the needles which typically feels as a heaviness or aching, sometimes traveling sensations within the area. Patients usually do not consider these sensations to be uncomfortable. These sensations are normally an indications that your body is responding well to the treatment.

It is important to note that sometimes with acupuncture things can get worse before they get better. This can be a result of acupuncture releasing areas that have been stagnant and problematic for some time. It is important to drink plenty of fluids, eat good nutritious meals, and stretch or lightly walk for 24 to 48 hours following your treatments to keep encouraging blood flow throughout your body.

How many sessions are necessary?

The amount of treatments typically depend on the condition being addressed. Some problems require long term treatments that occur weekly to biweekly for a significant period of time. Others may be resolves in fewer treatments within a few weeks. Your practitioner is willing to work with you and your schedule to best accommodate the most effective results.

How does acupuncture work?

Through the insertion of fine needles into specific points along pathways (or meridians) within the body, your acupuncturist will stimulate the flow of your body’s natural vital energy (qi, pronounced “Chee”). this free flow of energy enables the body to restore natural balance and help your body return to a healthy state. According to some researchers, the effects of acupuncture may be linked to the stimulation of recognized nerve pathways that connect with areas within the brain. As a result, important physiological function may be regulated with acupuncture. Acupuncture's ability to control pain and stabilize mood may arise through the release of endorphins triggered by the acupuncture needle insertion and stimulation.

Who & what can acupuncture treat?

Acupuncture may benefit anyone of all ages. The treatment style may shift depending on the patient’s age and overall state of wellbeing. The World Health Organization, National Institute of Health, and other sources recognize acupuncture’s ability to treat:

  • Gastrointestinal disorders, such as nausea, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, and/or ulcers.

  • Urogenital disorders, including stress incontinenece, UTI’s, and/or sexual dysfunction.

  • Gynecological disorders, such as heavy, irregular, or painful menstruation, PMS, and/or infertility in both men and women.

  • Respiratory disorders, such as asthma, sinusitis, common colds, and/or bronchitis.

  • Musculoskeletal and nervous system disorders, including but not limited to, arthritis, neuralgia, paralysis, headaches, low back pain, and/or sciatica.

  • Circulatory disorders, including hypertension, anemia, and/or angina pectoris.

  • Emotional and psychological disorders, such as anxiety, depression, addiction, and/or irritability.

  • Many eye, ear, nose, and throat disorders.

  • Supportive therapy for many other choric and painful debilitating conditions.