Acupressure
Acupressure is based on one the most ancient principles of healing — that simply touching a specific point on the body
will release stress and improve health in the body. In an acupressure session, I apply firm pressure directly to
these "points" on your body, which relieves your muscle tension and improves your circulation. This
simple and powerful technique has been shown to very effective in treating headaches, backaches, and even insomnia.
Acupressure is based on one the most ancient principles of healing — that simply touching a specific point on the body
will release stress and improve health in the body. In an acupressure session, I apply firm pressure directly to
these "points" on your body, which relieves your muscle tension and improves your circulation. This
simple and powerful technique has been shown to very effective in treating headaches, backaches, and even insomnia.
Acupuncture
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:
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:
- Pain reduction
- Stress and tension relief
- Increased energy levels
- Stronger digestion
- Relief from bad habits and addictions
- Greater sense of overall health and well-being
Cupping
Cupping has been a part of Chinese Medicine for over 2,500 years. By placing specialized "cups" onto specific points on your body, which creates a suction to draw your skin up into the cups. The suction facilitates healing by increasing blood flow to the area where the cups are placed as well as the cleansing and strengthening of “Qi” in the body. Qi is a Chinese word meaning life force. This relieves muscle tension, aches and pains, improves overall blood circulation, and also helps with respiratory and digestive issues. People use cupping to complement their care for a host of ailments and conditions. The end result is a greater overall sense of health and well-being. Cupping marks are not cupping bruises. There is a common misconception that cupping therapy produces purple "bruises" on the skin. The marks are the result and a meaningful indication of internal unwanted toxins/pathogens has been brought to the surface of the skin by the drawing power of the cupping instrument. The more coldness and pain one has, the darker (blue and purple) the marks are. This does not mean that if there is no mark it doesn't have therapeutic benefits, because some techniques results with no cupping marks and it is done by performing "slide cupping", the methods used depends on the condition. The time duration of the marks that will stay on the skin will depend on the severity of the condition, the deeper the color, the longer the marks will stay.
Cupping has been a part of Chinese Medicine for over 2,500 years. By placing specialized "cups" onto specific points on your body, which creates a suction to draw your skin up into the cups. The suction facilitates healing by increasing blood flow to the area where the cups are placed as well as the cleansing and strengthening of “Qi” in the body. Qi is a Chinese word meaning life force. This relieves muscle tension, aches and pains, improves overall blood circulation, and also helps with respiratory and digestive issues. People use cupping to complement their care for a host of ailments and conditions. The end result is a greater overall sense of health and well-being. Cupping marks are not cupping bruises. There is a common misconception that cupping therapy produces purple "bruises" on the skin. The marks are the result and a meaningful indication of internal unwanted toxins/pathogens has been brought to the surface of the skin by the drawing power of the cupping instrument. The more coldness and pain one has, the darker (blue and purple) the marks are. This does not mean that if there is no mark it doesn't have therapeutic benefits, because some techniques results with no cupping marks and it is done by performing "slide cupping", the methods used depends on the condition. The time duration of the marks that will stay on the skin will depend on the severity of the condition, the deeper the color, the longer the marks will stay.
Electroacupuncture
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.
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.
Gua Sha
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.
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.
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