Our Services
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used forms of medicine in the world. Originating in China more than
2,500 years ago, acupuncture is currently one of the most thoroughly researched, practiced, and respected forms of
complementary medicine available anywhere.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, your overall health is determined by the quality of the Qi (energy) flow through the natural pathways of your body (meridians). Acupuncture uses a variety of techniques, including placing very thin sterile needles into specific points on the body, to stimulate and improve your Qi flow. The many benefits of acupuncture include:
- Boosting immunity
- Pain reduction
- Stress and tension relief
- Increased energy levels
- Stronger digestion
- Relief from bad habits and addictions
- Greater sense of overall health and well-being
Chinese Herbology Consultation
Chinese herbal medicine is a 2,000 year old tradition using naturally occurring substances — including herbs — to enhance one's health and vitality. As opposed to Western medicine, the foundation of this approach is to support the body's natural self-healing mechanisms and abilities.
Since each patient has different needs, we carefully select and combine a variety of herbs that will synergistically blend together to achieve optimal results for your unique situation. We prescribe high-quality, professional-grade herbal medicines that are available only to qualified licensed professionals. We mainly use plant medicinals; we never use any endangered species in our formulas.
Cupping
Cupping has been a part of Chinese Medicine for over 2,500 years. It relieves aches and pains, improves circulation, and also helps with respiratory and digestive issues. A specialized "cup" is placed onto specific points on your body, and then use suction to draw your skin up into the cups. It doesn't hurt — it simply draws fresh blood to that area of your body, which facilitates the cleansing and strengthening of your Qi (energy). The end result is a greater overall sense of health and well-being.
Gua Sha
Although Gua Sha is an ancient healing technique used by Chinese Medicine practitioners for thousands of years, it is relatively unknown in the West. It is recognized throughout Asia as a highly effective treatment for chronic pain conditions, stress, fatigue, and a host of other ailments.
First, Gua Sha oil is applied to a specific meridian (energy pathway) on your body. We then use a smooth round-edged object (such as a spoon or gua sha tool) to apply short brisk strokes to that area. This creates red patches of skin (called "Sha"), detoxifying your blood and restoring the healthy flow if Qi (energy) to the area. There is no pain involved, and the Sha will fade in 2 to 3 days. But the sense of health and vitality you experience from it will last much longer.
Auricular Medicine
Auricular Therapy: offers its own diagnostic system. By observing and palpating the entire ear which models an upside down fetus, we can observe contours, shape, and colors of certain regions of the ear that correspond with the physiological function and pathological change of internal organs, channels, tissues, limbs and bones. This makes Auricular Therapy an important component of diagnosis in acupuncture and Oriental medicine.
In addition, the auricle (outer ear) has several branches that intersect with the following nerves: somatic nerves, which connect with the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th segments of the cervical nerves, 3 cranial nerves (trigeminal, vagus and facial nerves) which connect to the brain stem, and sympathetic nerve which connect with the cervical ganglia of the sympathetic trunk. It is therefore very effective for treating various pains (i.e., neck and back pain, headaches, toothaches, nerve pain such as TMJ and sciatica). It’s also effective in the treatment of anxiety, depression, eye problems, and addictions and cravings; just to name a few.