The practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine involves thorough intakes and diagnostic methods. The number of appointments needed is evaluated on a case by case basis. A typical treatment takes from 45 minutes to one hour. Consultations, short-term and long-term treatments are available.
* Please remember the following before coming into the office for an appointment:
Eat something
Wear comfortable clothing
Do not exercise for 1 hour prior to treatment
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese form of medicine that involves the insertion of tiny, virtually painless needles into points on the body. The points are located on specific energetic pathways or meridians on the body that relate to different organ systems. When Qi, or energy that flows through these meridians, becomes out of balance, disease, pain and stress can occur. Acupuncture works to realign the body back into harmony by stimulating these points and regulating the flow of Qi. Acupuncture is beneficial for the prevention and alleviation of many internal disorders, symptoms and pain.
Chinese herbal medicine has been used effectively and safely for thousands of years. When used in proper dosages and in specific individualized formulations, herbs are extremely powerful and rarely have side effects. Chinese herbs promote the body’s restoration to a normal balance by stimulating the Qi and blood to move freely and with proper force. These herbs should only be used when prescribed by a licensed practitioner to avoid complications.
Cupping is a safe, non-invasive, and an inexpensive technique, which practitioners use to treat a myriad of conditions, like colds & flu, upper respiratory infections, and problems of the internal organs. Recently, cupping has been in the media for muscular pain, bone pain and spasms, particularly on the back and shoulders. Cupping therapy stimulates micro blood circulation to the localized area.
Moxibustion, frequently used in conjunction with acupuncture, places burning herbs near the skin or directly on the acupuncture needles, using heat to stimulate the same meridian points. Acupuncture and moxibustion have both been successful in curing internal disease through external means.
