Acupuncture…an ancient method of healing that involves inserting ultra fine needles to balance the flow of vital energy, (Qi) in the body. Disruptions in the flow of energy are believed to be responsible for health imbalances. Acupuncture helps return the body to its natural balance and promote its ability to heal itself.
Tui Na / Acupressure…Traditional Chinese Massage - a type of body work that includes rhythmic compression along energy channels of the body, as well as a variety of techniques that manipulate and lubricate the joints that closely resemble conventional western massage
Cupping…healing therapy used in Traditional Chinese Medicine that works by stimulating the channels of the body to remove toxins & to help move qi. Heated glass cups are placed flush against the patient’s skin, & as the air cools in the cup, a vacuum forms that pulls on the skin, simulating the acupressure effect. It stimulates blood flow, relaxes congested muscles, treats stiffness in the body and relieves pain.
Moxibustion…a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique that involves the burning of mugwort, a small, spongy herb, used to expel cold, warm the channels, strengthen the blood, & stimulate the flow of qi for the maintenance of good health.
Gua Sha…(or scraping) a technique that involves palpation & cutaneous stimulation in which the skin is pressed with a rounded blunt edge. It is used to treat & prevent illnesses by removing blood stagnation & promoting circulation. It is used to relieve pain from the head, neck, shoulder, joints & back.
Eastern Nutrition…TCM dietary principles used to heal the body naturally with the energetic aspects of food. Used hand in hand with all Traditional Chinese Medicine healing modalities to supplement total body health.
Tui Na / Acupressure…Traditional Chinese Massage - a type of body work that includes rhythmic compression along energy channels of the body, as well as a variety of techniques that manipulate and lubricate the joints that closely resemble conventional western massage
Cupping…healing therapy used in Traditional Chinese Medicine that works by stimulating the channels of the body to remove toxins & to help move qi. Heated glass cups are placed flush against the patient’s skin, & as the air cools in the cup, a vacuum forms that pulls on the skin, simulating the acupressure effect. It stimulates blood flow, relaxes congested muscles, treats stiffness in the body and relieves pain.
Moxibustion…a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique that involves the burning of mugwort, a small, spongy herb, used to expel cold, warm the channels, strengthen the blood, & stimulate the flow of qi for the maintenance of good health.
Gua Sha…(or scraping) a technique that involves palpation & cutaneous stimulation in which the skin is pressed with a rounded blunt edge. It is used to treat & prevent illnesses by removing blood stagnation & promoting circulation. It is used to relieve pain from the head, neck, shoulder, joints & back.
Eastern Nutrition…TCM dietary principles used to heal the body naturally with the energetic aspects of food. Used hand in hand with all Traditional Chinese Medicine healing modalities to supplement total body health.