| Acupuncture |
| Facial Rejuvenation |
| Herbal Medicine |
| Cupping |
| Gua Sha |
| Moxibustion |
| Qi Gong/ Reiki |
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Acupuncture |
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| Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is a safe and painless, non-surgical method of reducing the signs of aging. It is not just ‘face', it is whole body's balancing process since the meridians are connected on the head and face. Face reflects the inner state of a being such as disease, illness, emotional stress or digestive disorders. Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture focuses on both local (face) and main (root) problems. What are the effects?
While it does not produce the dramatic results of some of invasive procedures, it does help the face look younger, healthier and more radiant without dangerous side effects. Facial acupuncture sessions include head and face meridian acupr essure and Reiki to enhance therapeutic effects. Patients might experience total relaxation during session. It is recommended that patients bring their own facial creams to avoid causing skin troubles. Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is contraindicated for some pituitary disorders, heart disorders, diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, individuals who have a pacemaker or who have a problem with bleeding or bruising, or who currently suffer from migraine headaches. Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture should not be done during pregnancy, during a bout with a cold or flu, during an allergic attack or during an acute herpes outbreak. A course of treatment consists of 10-15 sessions (generally 12). We recommend that patients have the first 6 sessions twice a week and have the last 6 sessions once a week to get maximum result. This means that a full course of sessions takes 9 weeks to complete.
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| Cupping refers to an ancient Chinese practice in which a cup is applied to the skin and
the pressure in the cup is reduced (by using change in heat or by suctioning out air), so
that the skin and superficial muscle layer is drawn into and held in the cup. In some cases,
the cup may be moved while the suction of skin is active, causing a regional pulling of the
skin and muscle (the technique is called sliding cupping). This treatment has some relation to certain massage techniques, such as the rapid skin pinching along the back that is an important aspect of tuina. Generally, the cup is left in place for about 10 minutes (typical range is 5-15 minutes). The skin becomes reddened due to the congestion of blood flow. The cup is removed by pressing the skin along side it to allow some outside air t o leak into it, thus equalizing the pressure and releasing it. Some bruising along the site of the rim of the cup is expected. Cupping opens the meridians, releases toxins, activates lymphatic system, helps clear stretch marks and also recommended for the treatment of pain, gastrointestinal disorders, lung diseases (especially chronic cough and asthma), and paralysis, and can be used for other disorders as well. |
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| Gua means scraping or extracting and sha means sand or toxins.
It is a traditional ancient Chinese healing technique that dates back over two thousand years.
Like acupuncture, it is an ancient method of promoting qi (pronounced chee - the body's vital
energy or life force), blood circulation and removal of toxic heat, stagnant blood and lymph
fluid from the body. Gua sha treatments are not painful. As the body is scraped, it pushes a build-up of fluid ahead of it. After it passes, it leaves an indention or vacuum behind which draws toxic fluid (sha) out to the skin surface from deep within the tissues. As it floods to the surface it seems small red, deep purple or green pools of blood and very often is hot on the area that the toxic heat is extracted. Red spots are an indication that toxins are being released. The exposing of the sha is literally removing disease from deep within the system. |
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| Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves the burning of mugwort,
a small, spongy herb, to facilitate healing. Moxibustion has been used throughout Asia for thousands
of years; in fact, the actual Chinese character for acupuncture, translated literally, means "acupuncture-moxibustion." The purpose of moxibustion, as with most forms of traditional Chinese
medicine, is to strengthen the blood, stimulate the flow of qi, boost immunity and maintain general
health. How does moxibustion work? Does it hurt? There are two types of moxibustion: direct and indirect. In direct moxibustion, a small, cone-shaped amount of moxa is placed on top of an acupuncture point and burned. This type of moxibustion is further categorized into two types: scarring and non-scarring. With scarring moxibustion, the moxa is placed on a point, ignited, and allowed to remain onto the point until it burns out completely. This may lead to localized scarring, blisters and scarring after healing. With non-scarring moxibustion, the moxa is placed on the point and lit, but is extinguished or removed before it burns the skin. The patient will experience a pleasant heating sensation that penetrates deep into the skin, but should not experience any pain, blistering or scarring unless the moxa is left in place for too long. Indirect moxibustion is currently the more popular form of care because there is a much lower risk of pain or burning. In indirect moxibustion, a practitioner lights one end of a moxa stick, roughly the shape and size of a cigar, and holds it close to the area being treated for several minutes until the area turns red. Another form of indirect moxibustion uses both acupuncture needles and moxa. A needle is inserted into an acupoint and retained. The tip of the needle is then wrapped in moxa and ignited, generating heat to the point and the surrounding area. After the desired effect is achieved, the moxa is extinguished and the needle(s) removed. What is moxibustion used for? In traditional Chinese medicine, moxibustion is used on people who have a cold or stagnant condition. The burning of moxa is believed to expel cold and warm the meridians, which leads to smoother flow of blood and qi. In Western medicine, moxibustion has successfully been used to turn breech babies into a normal head-down position prior to childbirth. A landmark study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 1998 found that up to 75% of women suffering from breech presentations before childbirth had fetuses that rotated to the normal position after receiving moxibustion at an acupuncture point on the Bladder meridian. Other studies have shown that moxibustion increases the movement of the fetus in pregnant women, and may reduce the symptoms of menstrual cramps when used in conjunction with traditional acupuncture. Why do acupuncturists use mugwort? Why not use some other herb? Mugwort, also known as artemesia vulgaris or 'Ai Ye' in Chinese, has a long history of use in folk medicine. Research has shown that it acts as an emmenagogue that is, an agent that increases blood circulation to the pelvic area and uterus and stimulates menstruation. This could explain its use in treating breech births and menstrual cramps. |
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| Qi gong is a Chinese healing art using a series of gentle focused exercises and
breathing for mind and body. The qi, our vital life energy, is facilitated to flow
smoothly throughout the meridian pathways of the body. By increasing stamina, flexibility,
relaxation and overall quality of life, the healing process in turn, is encouraged and
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We accept cash, check, Visa, Master and Flex card. For insurance, please contact your insurance company to see if your plan covers acupuncture. Please arrive on time or cancel the appointment at least 24 hours in advance.
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