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Acupuncture

Acupuncture

Acupuncture has been in existence for at least 5000 years. How the ancients developed and discovered this healing system is both mysterious and ingenious.  It is done by inserting very fine, thin needles into acupuncture points which are located along energy meridians on the body.  These meridians are thought to carry energy or qi (chi) throughout our bodies and the healthy flow of qi is essential for vitality, healthy organ functioning and overall wellbeing.

Careful consideration is taken in choosing which points in a treatment.

It is a safe, effective, and completely natural way to stimulate the body’s wondrous self-healing capabilities.

Cupping Therapy

Cupping / Gua Sha

Cupping and Gua sha, are two ancient therapies that have been practiced for thousands of years throughout Asia for a wide variety of ailments. I use both frequently in combination with acupuncture. While they work along the same basis of breaking up stagnation of vital fluids and increasing blood flow in the body and removing cellular waste, the method of delivery is different.

Gua Sha is done by using a smooth edged instrument to press-stroke in one direction along an area of skin that has been lubricated with an oil or lotion. When a therapeutic effect takes place, a local expression of “petechiae” that look like tiny red bumps will appear. These bumps last anywhere from 1-3 days and will disappear on their own.

Gua: to rub or press-stroke

Sha: blood congestion in surface tissue

Cupping is accomplished by placing glass “cups” along the area of treatment, usually the back, and a suction pulls skin up into the cup. They are are left there for a few minutes to work and then carefully and slowly slid along the muscles which many report feeling better than a traditional massage.

The benefits of these therapies include but are not limited to:

  • Pain relief
  • Improved range of motion
  • Improved digestion
  • Immune system boost
  • Lowered anxiety
  • Detoxification

After treatment the patient is advised to keep the area protected from wind, cold and direct sun as well as avoid cold or hot showers until the cup marks or sha fades.

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