Your Acupuncture Treatment

Acupuncture Needling, Cupping, Gua Sha,  Moxibustion, Electro-Acupuncture, Medical Massage Therapy, Shiatsu, Tuina, TDP mineral light therapy,  Reflexology, Applied Kinesiology,  Aromatherapy, and Qi Gong may be a part of your treatment.  Each technique is explained below:

Acupuncture Needling involves the insertion of ultra fine needles into the body through the surface of the skin.  This is generally a painless procedure and leads to deep levels of relaxation experienced during the treatment.

Cupping is a technique that uses warm glass cups on the skin to create a type of suction.  These cups are used to remove stagnation from an area of the body.

Gua sha is a massage procedure.  A tool is used to massage the skin and increase circulation.  Additionally, this technique alleviates stagnation of Qi (pronounced Chee) deep within the tissue.

Moxibustion is the process of burning the herb Artemesia Vulgaris (aka Mugwort) to either warm an area of the body or to warm an Acupuncture point.  This technique increases circulation locally and warms/tonifies the body. 

Electro-Acupuncture uses a small electric current stream that can be connected to Acupuncture needles.  This procedure increases circulation and is used specifically if stronger stimulation of the needles is required.  It is often used for musculoskeletal issues and/or sports injuries.

Medical Massage Therapy, Shiatsu, and Tuina are all manual bodywork techniques.  Medical Massage Therapy techniques allow for a direct manipulation of the muscles and soft tissue structures of the body to release tension and aid in relaxation.  Shiatsu and Tuina are Oriental bodywork technques that aid and promote the smooth flow of Qi through the meridians.

TDP Mineral Lamp is a type of heating lamp that is placed over the skin. TDP mineral lamps coincide with the intensity of electromagnetic wavelengths that are released by human body.  Through a mineral plate, the TDP lamp emits 33 essential minerals which are vital to our cells and tissues.  Through these processes, the lamp has been known to promote metabolism, regulate physiological deficiency, diminish inflammation and ease pain, help heal muscle and soft tissue injuries, arthritis and various skin conditions. 

Reflexology involves the use of pressure points on the hands, feet, and ears to promote healing.

Applied Kinesiology utilizes muscle testing to help determine energy blockages in the system.

Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils for healing and balance.  These oils, which are natural derivatives from plants, have healing medicinal properties.  Oils such as lavender, lemon, grapefruit, frankincense, and myrrh (and many others) may be used.

QiGong is a relaxation/exercise technique that may be recommended for you to enable deep levels of relaxation and healing.