Acupuncture is the placement of fine disposable needles in certain points that are situated along energy channels on the body. These channels, otherwise known as meridians, are where Qi (pronounced chee) flows in the body.
Cupping uses suction and negative pressure in order to reach the deeper tissues. Its effects can loosen muscles, encourage blood flow, and sedate the nervous system (which make it an excellent treatment for high blood pressure).
Gua sha involves running a handheld jade tool across the skin to release stasis within sore, tired, stiff or injured muscle areas to stimulate new oxygenated blood flow to the areas, thus promoting metabolic cell repair, regeneration, healing and recovery.
Tui Na is hands-on bodywork which involves the stimulation of certain acupressure points with techniques such as brushing, kneading, rolling, pulling and pressing.
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy which consists of burning dried mugwort on particular points on the body. It is most often used to strengthen the immune system, and great for conditions in which the person often feels cold.
Herbal formulas assist the body's own healing process, which by definition work on the body as a complete whole. For thousands of years, herbs were the principal form of medical treatment
Targeted supplements and tailored nutrition allow the body to function at its optimal state. We will help you understand your unique constitution, and offer custom protocols to help fill in metabolic deficiencies that could be undermining your health goals.
Qi Gong and Tai Chi are exercises which play an important part in Chinese Medicine. We may teach gentle Qigong exercises after treatments, and they can be done at home without any tools. Promoting the flow of Qi throughout the body in conjunction to treatments maximizes the body's rate of healing.
Group Tai Chi classes coming soon!