Acupuncture

Acupuncture is just one aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is used in conjunction with Medicinals, Cupping, Gua Sha, Moxabustion, E-Stim, Nutritional Counseling, Qi Gong and Tai Chi.

Traditional Chinese Medicine can treat such things as, but not limited to: Chronic pain, acute sprains & strains, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, depression, infertility, addiction, common colds and skin disorders.

Prices
Initial Consultation: $110 (Appr. 1.5-2 hours in length)
Follow-Up Session: $75

Modalities
Acupuncture: Stainless steel, sterile needles are inserted into the skin at selected points on the body, face or scalp. The needles are used to redirect the flow of qi and blood and restore any imbalances in the body’s organ systems.

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Cupping: A vacuum is created in a glass cup using fire to deplete oxygen levels. The cups are then placed onto the area to be treated. Cupping helps to draw out and eliminate pathogenic factors such as wind, cold, damp and heat. It also moves qi and blood and opens the pores of the skin. This is not painful.

Gua Sha: This is a simple and ancient scraping technique. It is applied in acute illness to expedite resolution and also to prevent onset of illness. Gua Sha also resolves chronic pain and tension that might not be relieved from other treatments. Gua Sha becomes a relevant treatment for almost any presenting disorder.

Moxabustion: The herb used is called Artemisia Vulgaris. It is burned in various forms, directly or indirectly, over the area of treatment. It warms the body, expels cold, disperses damp, and moves qi and blood.

Electrical Stimulation (E-Stim): Electrical stimulation uses an electrical current to cause a single muscle or a group of muscles to contract. By placing electrodes on the skin in various locations the appropriate muscle fibers can be targeted. Contracting the muscle via electrical stimulation helps strengthen the affected muscle. The contraction of the muscle also promotes blood supply to the area that assists in healing.