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:
This medical practice focuses on optimal functioning of the body and its organs. The immune system's natural healing capability is how the body recovers from illness and disease. Unfortunately, conventional medicine does not focus on strengthening this capability and is geared toward healing already progressed diseases.
Functional Medicine focuses on strengthening the immune system to fight off and prevent disease. By interpreting blood work in 'Functional Ranges', all organs of the body can be assessed, and the source of illness can be pin-pointed.
Treatment includes diet adjustment, mindfulness methods, and medical grade supplements and herbs that are considered of the highest quality passing every third party testing possible.
"Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food"
-Hippocrates
In modern culture, it often goes overlooked as to what is put in bodies through our diet. Food can either be destructive or supportive of health.
Nutrition Therapy is focused on finding out what is unacceptable to eat through food sesitivity and allergy testing with bloodwork. By elimination of these foods, the immune system will have time to get stronger to fight off disease.
Elimination in conjuction with foods that are supportive of health, in the correct amounts, can bring the body back into Balance. An increase in energy and vitality, increased mental functioning, and a feeling of a youthful body is the intended outcome.
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. I simply place a specialized "cup" 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.
It is often the case that individuals will have difficulty absorbing nutrients. This may be caused by autoimmune diseases and digestive issues, for example. The benefits of injection therapy includes direct absorption into the bloodstream. This method bypasses all of the complications of the digestive system and allows the nutrients to get straight to work.
Injections I offer are, Methylcobalamin (B12), B6, B9, Glutathione, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Homeopathics and many others. I use FDA sanctioned compunding facilities to ensure the safest and quality ingredients.
Therapeutic exercise for pain management and posture correction is essential for maintaining muscular and skeletal health. Correctional Exercises and Posture Correction are implemented to reprogram the neuromuscular system toward the closest state of natural function. This can lead to pain reduction, more physical mobility, healthy spinal integrity and healthier functioning organs.
Electroacupuncture is a highly effective holistic treatment for pain, nausea, and chronic ailments. In practice, it is actually very similar to traditional acupuncture. Using the exact same system of Chinese Medicine, I insert very thin and sterile needles into specific points along the meridians of your body. I then attach the needles to a device that delivers gentle electrical pulses between two points. This helps restore the healthy flow of Qi (energy) through your body, removing any blockages and clearing out stagnant areas, thus creating a stronger and clearer experience of health and well-being.
Originally developed in ancient China as a system of self-defense, Tai Chi is now a highly refined art that combines slow flowing movements with focused breathing techniques to strengthen your overall health and well-being. Practiced by millions of people worldwide, the benefits of Tai Chi are well-documented, and include not only a stronger physical body, but also a more focused and clear sense of awareness and attention.
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, I carefully select and combine a variety of herbs that will synergistically blend together to achieve optimal results for your unique situation. I prescribe high-quality, professional-grade herbal medicines that are available only to qualified licensed professionals.
Moxibustion is a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique that involves the burning of mugwort, a small, spongy herb, to facilitate healing and health. Moxibustion has been used for healing purposes throughout Asia for thousands of years. The purpose of moxibustion, as with most forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is to strengthen the blood, stimulate the flow of Qi (energy), and enhance your overall vitality and health.
Among other benefits, a landmark study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 1998 found that 75.4% of women suffering from breech presentations before childbirth had fetuses that rotated to the normal position after receiving moxibustion at an acupuncture point on the bladder meridian.
Tui Na is an ancient form of bodywork that is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I use a variety of pressures and strokes along the meridians (energy pathways) of your body to both relax your muscles and also stimulate the flow of energy throughout your body. By treating both the physical (musculature) and energetic (Qi) levels of your body at the same time, I can achieve results far beyond what you’d receive from a conventional massage therapy session.
Reiki is a Japanese form of energy work that cleanses and balances the energy system in the body. As a result, the body's natural self-healing mechanisms strengthen, helping to establish optimum health. During a session, I work directly with your energy field to remove blockages, detoxify your system, and restore your vital life force energy. Reiki utilizes a gentle laying on of hands to conduct the necessary energy force between us. The benefits of Reiki range from the release of habitual mental/emotional stress to alleviating chronic pain.
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. I then use a smooth round-edged object (such as a spoon) 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.
I offer the service of coming to your home if clinical visits do not work for you. Pricing is dependant on which service is rendered.
Please contact me for further discussion.