Acupuncture and Adjunct Therapies
Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Acupuncture is a form of therapy where thin, filiform needles are inserted into specific points on the body to produce a therapeutic effect. These needles are sterile and single-use. Moxibustion is the introduction of heat to the body with dried mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris). It deeply warms the body, increases circulation, strengthens immunity, and alleviates pain. |
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Chinese Herbal Medicine and Diet Modifications
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Chinese herbal medicine is the combination of traditional Chinese herbs and formulas to balance the body's physiologic functions. Traditional herbs come from plant, animal, and mineral sources. Some patient require herbal formulas to supplement acupuncture treatments in order to accelerate the healing process.
Diet modifications ensure continued health and well-being. Under supervision of a licensed herbalist, Chinese herbs are a safe and effective way to improve many conditions. |
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Cupping, Gua Sha, and Electro-acupuncture
Cupping is the placement of a heated glass cup over acupuncture points and muscles. The heat creates a vacuum which pulls the muscle fibers into the cup and away from the fascia. This increases circulation, improves musculo-skeletal conditions, helps with cold and flu symptoms, and aid in detoxification.
Gua Sha has similar uses and indications as cupping but involves scraping the skin with porcelain, bone, or plastic tools to produce the therapeutic effect.
Electro-acupuncture is the application of a pulsating electrical current to acupuncture needles to enhance treatment effects.
Gua Sha has similar uses and indications as cupping but involves scraping the skin with porcelain, bone, or plastic tools to produce the therapeutic effect.
Electro-acupuncture is the application of a pulsating electrical current to acupuncture needles to enhance treatment effects.
Tui Na
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Tui na is Chinese medicinal massage using a variety of techniques, such as pushing, pinching, grasping, kneading, and stretching. Tui na is different from other forms of massage therapy because it can be used to treat internal disorders as well as musculo-skeletal issues. In Chinese, "tui" means push and "na" means grasp.
Tui na releases and relaxes muscles and tendons, lubricates and facilitates the movement of joints, improves internal organ function, calms emotions, and harmonizes body and mind. |
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