TREATMENTS

• Acupuncture is the stimulation of specific points on the body by insertion of very fine, sterile stainless-steel needles to elicit a predictable physiological response. Acupuncturists assess a patient’s syndrome or pattern of disharmony (aka disease) to determine the appropriate body points at which to treat the presenting pattern of disharmony. Acupuncture is one of the essential elements of Oriental medicine; it is the most commonly-used medical procedure in China, Japan, and Korea.

• Cupping therapy is an ancient alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin to create suction. It is used to reduce pain and inflammation, make blood flow, release tight muscles, and is a type of deep-tissue massage.

• Moxibustion is a form of therapy that involves burning mugwort leaves. This small and spongy herb is supposed to enhance healing with acupuncture. Its benefits include stimulating circulation and improving the flow of qi. Moxibustion is used primarily for chronic fatigue and to expel coldness.

• Gua Sha is an ancient treatment from Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is similar to Graston Technique. It induces microcirculation on the surface by using the surface-friction technique (Gua), petechiae, and blood flow to the area similar to millet seeds (Sha).

• Manual therapy is a specialized treatment approach that uses hands-on techniques to mobilize connective tissue, joints, muscles, and nerves to facilitate healing and restore function. These techniques include Tuina (Chinese bodywork) and Thai Yoga stretching.

• A guided mindfulness meditation with aromatherapy is the therapy that promotes the parasympathetic nervous system. Mindfulness meditation involves focusing on the present moment without judgment or distraction. This can help you become more aware of your thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations, leading to greater calm and clarity.