supplemental

This is a relaxing 30-minute session which involves insertion of acupuncture needles solely in the ear. The ear is a microcosm of the human body. Acupuncture points within the ear can be accessed to encourage parasympathetic ("relax and digest") activity.

Cupping is a supplemental therapy, often used in conjunction with acupuncture. Cupping is performed on the back to relieve stress and promote lymphatic drainage. Bruising may be seen post-treatment, depending on the amount of stagnation in the body.

CUPPING + EAR ACU

Follow-up: Mini Session (30 minutes) $95.00

A relaxing treatment which involves cupping and auricular (ear) acupuncture, and a brief assessment.

Cupping is a supplemental therapy, often used in conjunction with acupuncture. Cups are applied on specific areas of the body to create a vaccum, relaxing rigid tissue, encouraging fresh blood flow to the area, dispersing stagnation, and stimulating the lymphatic system for rapid detoxification of cellular waste.

By bringing stagnant blood and fluids to the surface of the skin, healthy circulation is restored, pain is reduced, and chronic injuries heal as a result of fresh oxygen and nutrients now flooding the tissue. Cupping may be applied stationary or sliding, depending on your constitution and condition.

Cupping may be used for, but is not limited to: chronic pain, cervical spondylosis, bronchial disorders such as allergies and asthma, onset of cold or flu, stress related tension, migraines, infertility and gynecological disorders, cosmetic treatment for cellulite or facial rejuvenation.

Bodywork is performed to finish off a cupping session, which mainly involves acupressure techniques tailored to your specific condition.

CUPPING THERAPY

(add-on therapy): $35.00

Cupping therapy is offered as a 15-minutes add-on therapy to acupuncture, as preactitioner deems fit. Plastic cups are used for this technique.

Gua sha is a Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment in which a smooth-edged tool is used to strongly stroke a muscle group. Gua means ‘to rub’ or ‘press stroke. When gua (press-stroking) is applied in repetitive even strokes, sha appears as small red dots called ‘petechiae’, causing the pain relief.

Research has also shown that gua sha increases microcirculation of surface tissue, reduces inflammation, and stimulates the immune system. Gua sha up regulates heme-oxygenase-1 (HO-1), which reduces internal organ inflammation. HO-1 plays a critical role in conditions such as asthma, hepatitis and liver disease. Because gua sha mimics the body’s mechanisms of sweating, it can also reduce fevers. Gua sha can cool a patient who feels too warm, warm a patient who feels too cold, while relaxing tension and reducing anxiety.

Gua sha is often done in combination with acupuncture for problems acupuncture alone cannot resolve.Gua sha is used for upper respiratory and digestive problems, and chronic and acute pain all over the body.

GUA SHA THERAPY

Gua Sha therapy is incorporated into acupuncture treatments, as preactitioner deems fit.

Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medical therapy that involves burning an herb called Mugwort or Artmesia (pin yin: Ai Ye, latin: Folium Artemisiae Argyi) over the skin to stimulate specific acupuncture points or areas of the body that would benefit from therapeutic heat.

Artemisia treats a wide variety of conditions including chronic Pain from arthritis or muscular pain, digestion Issues, dirculation problems, gynecological and obstetrical disorders such as menstrual cramps, menopausal symptoms (i.e. hot flashes), infertility, breech presentation in pregnancy, headaches and migraines, immune system boosting

In many cases, moxibustion compliments an acupuncture treatment, is used as a stand-alone treatment, or recommended for at-home application.

MOXIBUSTION THERAPY

If Practitioner deems fit, Patients will be instructed on the proper use of a moxibustion stick as a supplmental treatment in between acupuncture sessions.