Acupuncture
Acupuncture involves the insertion of hair-thin needles into the skin at specific points of the body to address excess and deficient functions of the systems. These tiny needles activate your body’s innate responses to heal itself by stimulating the immune system, promote circulation, promote wound healing and relieve pain. Some conditions that benefit from acupuncture are:
Acute pain, Chronic pain, Arthritis
Allergies & Asthma
Anxiety, Depression, Stress & PTSD
Digestive issues
Facial Rejuvenation
Fertility Health, Prenatal & Postpartum support
Gynecology & Women’s Health
Hypertension / Hypotension
Insomnia
Kidney Health & recurrent UTIs
Migraines & Headaches
Skin Issues - acne, eczema, psoriasis
Smoking Cessation
Stroke
And more
Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy is a West Asian and East Asian practice used to treat a variety of conditions. Cups are placed at certain points on the body, a suction is created by the practitioner, and the cups pull against the skin and muscle layers.
Conditions that benefit from cupping therapy:
Loosens tight muscles and relieves pain
Decreases tissue change and inflammation following trauma
Decompresses adhesions and scar tissue
Promotes circulation
Sedates the nervous system to aid with sleep
Stimulates the lympathic system and therefore boosts the immune system
Support quicker recovery and prevention of common colds & flus
Facial Rejuvenation
A natural way to tighten the skin - This is both a preventative and corrective treatment, meaning you can start at any age.
Fine needles are placed in common acupuncture points to stimulate blood circulation and call up collagen and elastin to the surface of the skin. After needling, a gentle facial massage is performed using skin care products. This treatment not only improves the quality of your skin but also helps to improve overall health because of an emphasis to treat your whole system holistically through the addition of body acupuncture.
Benefits of facial rejuvenation acupuncture:
An improved, healthier, firmer, and vibrant complexion.
Increased elasticity through production of collagen & elastin.
Relieves muscle tension in face & jaw.
In addition, this also treats:
Acne & rosacea
Dehydrated skin & sun-damaged skin
Bell’s Palsy & post-stroke sequelae
This treatment is not suited for those who have seizure disorders, hypertension, diabetes, cancer and other serious health conditions. Also not suitable for those who are pregnant. Regular Acupuncture treatments would be more suited for these conditions.
Gua Sha
Gua Sha is rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine with some of the earliest medical records dating back in the Ming Dynasty between 1368 and 1644. In both Mandarin and Cantonese, “gua” means “to scrape” and “sha” refers to the petechia rough, sand-like marks created by the treatment.
A practitioner uses a gua sha massage tool to scrape the surface of the skin with long and short strokes. This technique stimulates microcirculation of the the soft tissue, loosens the superficial fascia, increases blood flow and therefore stops pain. The practitioner applies massage oil to the skin and repeatedly scrapes the skin with the massage tool until “sha” comes up on the skin. This treatment is painless and the marks from the treatment typically fades away anywhere from 3-7 days.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese Herbal Medicine is an important modality in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is used for the treatment of acute and chronic conditions. Like Acupuncture, Chinese herbal Medicine is used to address any imbalances in the body and help strengthen the body’s resistance to disease. Typically, after a consultation and assessment, a combination of 6-12 herbs are put together in a customized unique formula made just for you.
Sound Therapy
Sound therapy is said to date back to ancient Eastern and Western civilizations where music was used to treat mental health disorders, boost morale, increase productivity and creativity and in some cultures, to ward off evil spirits through chant and meditation. Sound therapy is the utilization of music, musical instruments, and voice to improve the emotional, psychological, spiritual and physical well-being and health of a person. Studies have shown the many health benefits of sound healing include:
A reduction in stress, anxiety and depression
Improvement in sleep, memory and concentration
Pain reduction