SERVICES

IN ADDITION TO ACUPUNCTURE, WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES AND THERAPIES TO PATIENTS:

CUPPING THERAPY

Cupping gently lifts the skin and connective tissue (fascia) to improve circulation, relieve pain, and reduce stress. By creating a mild vacuum-like pressure, it feels like a deep tissue massage, just in reverse (and just as relaxing). Cups are commonly placed along the neck, shoulders, back, and legs to treat soreness and tension. Cupping is also beneficial for athletes because it accelerates tissue repair, shortening their recovery time. We offer Cupping with Acupuncture or as its own Cupping-Only treatment.

EASTERN DIETARY THERAPY

Eastern Dietary Therapy is a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that values food as a primary source of preventative and restorative medicine. Together we will discuss your diet and eating habits to see how they impact your current health. By understanding food in a holistic way, from its nutritional make-up to its TCM properties (flavor, temperature, organ-systems affected, etc.), we will give you personalized dietary guidance to enhance your treatments, health, and lifestyle.

COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE

Cosmetic Acupuncture is a natural way to get glowing skin. It increases circulation in the face, stimulates elastin and collagen production, all while toning facial muscles to diminish fine lines, wrinkles, and scars. Points are also placed along the body to treat underlying imbalances (hormonal, stress, digestive) interfering with your skin's health. We pair treatments with Gua Sha to gently boost lymph flow and Dietary Therapy to nourish your skin from the inside-out between treatments.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. HOW DOES IT WORK?

From a Eastern Medicine perspective, Acupuncture works by stimulating your body's ability to regulate and repair itself. There are 12 main channels that carry energy or qi(pronounced "chee"), blood, and fluids to provide nourishment throughout our body. In a healthy person, the flow of these vital substances are freely moving in a state of dynamic equilibrium. When one of these channels becomes blocked or stagnant, pain, illness, and imbalances arise. Acupuncture works by re-integrating the flow of qi and clearing obstructions within these meridians to promote wellness.

From a Western Medical perspective, Acupuncture has been shown to influence the nervous, cardiovascular, digestive, endocrine, and immune systems to naturally facilitate the body's physiological and biochemical processes. During treatment, sterile, single-use, hair-thin pins are inserted into specific anatomical points along the body that have higher concentrations of superficial nerve endings and vasculature. When stimulated, these points send signals to the brain via the body's connective tissue (also known as fascia). By facilitating these signals, Acupuncture improves circulation and promotes the release of neurotransmitters and endorphins to

2. Is Acupuncture used for stress relief?

Yes! Relaxation and improved sleep are the most common side effects of Acupuncture even if that is not what you are coming in for. Patients use their treatments to pause from their busy lives and literally nap if they need to, which is encouraged. One of the ways Acupuncture works is by shifting your autonomic nervous system from being in a "flight or fight" (sympathetic) state to one that can "rest and digest" (parasympathetic). It is in that "rest and digest" state that your body is able to repair, regulate, and heal itself.

3. What if I am afraid of needles?

Acupuncture does not need to hurt to be beneficial, nor should it! Acupuncture pins are drastically different from hypodermic needles used to draw blood. They are so small and thin that they are just wider than a strand of hair. To many people's surprise, they have a rounded tip. This makes them essentially sensation-free when inserted. Your clinician Paul has been trained for years in how to provide treatments that are gentle and painless so you can relax.

4. How many treatments will I need?

Treatment frequency really depends on you, the severity of your condition, and how long you have had it for. Most patients attend multiple sessions over time and once their symptoms improve, we space treatments out from there. It is more likely that you will experience quicker, sustained progress when you have treatments consistently at the beginning. This is because Acupuncture works cumulatively. Treatments and any effects need time to build on one another to become long-lasting. Your clinician will collaborate with you on a treatment plan that suits your needs.