• Chinese Medicine Services

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  • ACUPUNCTURE

  • Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used forms of the 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 and metabolism
    • Relief from bad habits and addictions
    • Greater sense of overall health and well-being

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  • CHINESE HERBOLOGY

  • Chinese herbal medicine is a 2,000 year old tradition using naturally occurring substances – including herbs – to enhance one’s health and vitality.  As opposed to Western medicine, the foundation of this approach is to support to body’s natural self-healing mechanisms and abilities.

    Since each patient has different needs, I carefully select and combine a variety of herbs that will synergistically blend together to achieve optimal results for your unique situation. I prescribe high-quality, professional-grade herbal medicines that are available only to qualified licensed professionals,

  • cupping

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  • CUPPING

  • Cupping has been a part of Chinese Medicine for over 2.500 years.  It relieves aches and pains, improves circulation, and also helps with respiratory and digestive issues.   I simply place a specialized “cup” onto specific points on your body, and then use suction to draw your skin up into the cups.  It doesn’t hurt – it simply draws fresh blood to that area of your body, which facilitates the cleansing and strengthening of your Qi (energy).   The end result is a greater overall sense of health and well-being.

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  • ELECTRO ACUPUNCTURE

  • 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 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 to apply short brisk strokes to that area.  This creates red patches of skin (called “Sha”), detoxifying your blood and restoring the healthy flow of 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.

  • MEDICAL QI GONG

  • Medical Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese Medical practice that combines slow movements, conscious breathing, and focused mental attention to strengthen and enhance the flow of Qi (energy) throughout your body.  Rather than addressing your symptoms (as Western medicine tends to do), Medical Qi Gong addresses your ailment at its very source by healing your entire being – mentally, emotionally and physically.

  • PULSE DIAGNOSIS

  • One of the most common questions that patients ask about Chinese Medicine is: “Why does my practitioner check my pulse?”  Pulse diagnosis is actually one of the most complex and important diagnostic techniques we use in Chinese Medicine.  Through feeling and evaluating your pulse, I obtain an accurate diagnosis of your overall constitution, Qi (energy) flow, and internal organ health among other things.  I then synthesize all of this information into a highly effective and individualized treatment plan for your specific needs.

  • TUI NA

  • Tui Na is an ancient form of bodywork that is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine.  I use a variety of pressures and strokes along the meridians (energy pathways) of your body to both relax your muscles and also stimulate the flow of energy throughout your body.   By treating both the physical (musculature) and energetic (Qi) levels of your body at the same time, I can achieve results far beyond what you’d receive from a conventional massage therapy session.