Acupuncture

The Initial Consultation is included with any services provided. The Initial Consultation and acupuncture treatment is 1.5 hours and follow-up sessions are approximately 1 hour.

Acupuncture is the practice of inserting fine needles into specific points on the body proven to be effective in treating various health conditions such as colds, flu, migraines, pain, depression, anxiety, hormonal imbalances, and much more.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, there is a universal life energy known as qi that circulates throughout the body along specific pathways called meridians. 

When the energy flows freely through the meridians, health is maintained. 

If the flow of energy is blocked, pain and illness occur.

Acupuncture works to restore the body back to health by stimulating specific points along the meridians allowing the free flow of qi through the body.

Along with the insertion of needles, the practice of cupping, guasha, and moxibustion are also used to stimulate the acupuncture points in order to balance the movement of qi in the body and restore health.

Cupping is an ancient healing technique which creates suction and negative pressure to stimulate the flow of blood and qi to stagnant muscles and skin, reducing inflammation and stimulating lymphatic flow.  Cupping is often used to relieve pain in the muscles from stiffness or injury and for clearing congestion in the chest from the common cold or flu.   
During a cupping treatment, a partial vacuum is created inside a specially designed glass cup, which is then placed on lightly lubricated skin. The negative pressure holds the cup in place as it draws the skin upward. There is no sensation of pain, rather a pulling sensation on the skin.

Guasha uses several rounded tools, such as a ceramic spoon, to gently scrape or rub the skin to relieve blood stagnation by gathering impurities to the surface to be released. Like cupping, guasha is also used to address the blood and qi stagnation of musculoskeletal pain or the symptoms of the common cold, flu, bronchitis, or asthma.

Moxibustion is the process of delivering heat to acupuncture points or areas of the body by burning moxa, the Chinese herb Ai ye or mugwort, for the treatment and prevention of chronic health conditions. Moxa is used to warm regions of the body and acupuncture points to stimulate circulation and induce a smoother flow of qi throughout the body.  Moxibustion can be combined with acupuncture and Chinese herbs to increase the effects of a treatment.

60 minutes