Acupuncture is considered by many the most important form of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine needles into specific points on the body to relieve pain and balance the energy. It can be helpful for acute and chronic conditions, and has been known to tonify the Blood, balance the Yin & Yang, strengthen the Qi and leave all aspects of the body to work harmoniously.
Acupuncture is used worldwide as a primary and complementary form of medical treatment. The list of conditions that acupuncture may help is essentially limitless. Some of the most common conditions are anxiety/depression, menstruation, fertility, labor, postpartum, neurological conditions, and pain anywhere, allergies, and headaches.
Chinese Herbs
These age old herbal combinations can help regulate the menstrual cycle, increase fertility, balance hormones, ease menopause, calm the mind, and relieve pain.
Other Modalities used in Chinese Medicine:
Moxibustion
A traditional Chinese medicine therapy which consists of burning 100yr old aged mugwort (moxa) on acupuncture points. This treatment is good for people with pain and cold conditions, especially for women with dysmenorrhea, lower back or lower abdomen cold & pain.
Cupping
A localized suction applied to specific areas of the skin. The vacuum created inside the cup draws toxins and stagnant energy out of the affected area creating the open space to heal body. It improves Qi and blood circulation in meridians and muscles. It is great for many conditions including pain, and heavy or cold sensations in the joints that are limiting movement.
GuaSha
Gua Sha - scraping “sha-bruises”, a Traditional Chinese medical treatment in which the skin is scraped to produce light bruising. This treatment has been known to clear exterior pathogens. It is used in treating fevers, colds, coughs, and localized muscle stiffness especially muscle pain in the upper respiratory tract.
Infrared therapy
Simple and painless. Infrared lights are placed directly over the skin in the area of pain or injury. Energy from the light penetrates beneath the skin and is absorbed by deep tissues. It increases circulation, reduces inflammation, and promotes healing.