Acupuncture

What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a therapy that originated in China thousands of years ago, around the 1st - 2nd century BC. It involves the insertion of very fine needles into carefully selected points along the channels and meridian systems of the body. The meridian system of the body is similar to the electrical system in your home. When you wish to use the energy that exists in the electrical system of your home, you plug into a power source or turn on a switch. Needling Acupuncture points is similar to this process.

Points are needled to correct the energy flow within the meridian system and create a state of harmony in the body. I personally believe in building health by nourishing each unique individual in all of their wholeness, and create a treatment plan that fits into an individual lifestyle.

What can Acupuncture treat?
Acupuncture can be used to treat many different conditions or simply just to maintain your wellbeing. Common conditions that Acupuncture is used to treat include:

Emotional issues, stress and anxiety
Headaches
Arthritis and rheumatism
Musculoskeletal problems
Digestive disturbance
Insomnia
Menstrual and Menopausal issues

as well as many other conditions and symptoms.

What is Chinese massage (Tui Na)?

Tui Na is often used in conjunction with Acupuncture therapy, in particular with Musculoskeletal conditions. It involves particular Chinese massage methods that are used over Acupuncture channels and points in order to remove stagnation, improve circulation and to move energy throughout the Acupuncture channels in the body.

What is Moxibustion?

Moxa is commonly known as the herb Mugwort and is used to treat conditions that involve cold as well as helping to regulate blood flow and aid in circulation.

The herb is held above selected Acupuncture points in order to treat various conditions.

What is cupping?

Cupping involves the use of glass cups placed on the skin to improve circulation and blood and qi to the skin and muscles as well as removing cold and heat toxins from the body. It is commonly used in the treatment of the common cold and to treat various musculoskeletal conditions.

It works by creating a vacuum inside each cup which raises the skin slightly and allows blood to circulate and the pores to open in order to release toxins from the skin.

What is Gua Sha?

Gua Sha involves the use of Chinese ceramic spoons and is a form of skin scraping treatment.

It is used to release cold and heat from the body and, like cupping, is used to treat circulatory conditions and to treat the common cold.

1 hour Chinese remedial (Tui Na) massage: $70