Acupuncture
Each acupuncture appointment may include a combination of acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, gua sha and massage.
Conditions often treated with acupuncture include:
- Musculoskeletal pain (acute & chronic)
- Depression, anxiety, and stress
- Sleep disturbance and insomnia
- Fertility and menstrual related concerns
- Pregnancy and postpartum support
- Digestive conditions & food allergies or sensitivities
- Genitourinary disorders (urinary tract infection)
- Dermatological conditions (acne, eczema, psoriasis)
- Sexual dysfunction
- Addiction (smoking and other)
- Autoimmune disorders
- Preventative medicine (immune, energy, and mood support)
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Often patients receive acupuncture and take Chinese herbs simultaneously for optimal effect.
Conditions often treated with Chinese herbal medicine include:
- Allergies
- Autoimmune disorders
- Diarrhea and constipation
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Digestive issues
- Migraines and headaches
- Fertility concerns
- Menopause
- Menstrual or endometriosis pain
- Persistent fatigue
Cupping
Cupping is used as part of the acupuncture treatment. It is helpful for breaking up knotty tissue fibers and relaxing the muscle. Often it feels like a deep tissue massage.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is one of the oldest healing techniques used in Chinese Medicine dating back thousands of years. Moxa, as it is commonly called, is the Chinese herb ai ye, or mugwort. Heat is created by burning the moxa directly or indirectly over the body producing a warm sensation. Moxa is most often used during an acupuncture treatment to help create a soothing, healing effect.