What is acupuncture? How does it work? And other most frequently asked questions.
This treatment is painless, noninvasive and relaxing!
Fire Cupping refers to an ancient Chinese home remedy in which a cup (or cups) are applied to the skin and held in place via suctioning so that the skin and superficial muscle layer is drawn into and held inside the cup(s).
What is Gua Sha? Gua means ‘to rub’ or ‘friction’ and is yet another ancient home remedy. Oils with special blends of Chinese herbs are applied to the area to be treated and a small tool is used (often I use a spoon or jar lid) to gently rub or scrape the skin, creating friction.
Chinese herbal medicine is well researched and dates back hundreds-sometimes thousands of years. Custom herbal formulas can be tailored to each individual and can address both acute symptoms and their more chronic root cause.
By visually and physically inspecting the ear, I can diagnose both acute and chronic issues.
Moxa is quite helpful for those who are weak, fatigued, or chronically ill, and those with menstrual or digestive disorders. In pregnancy it is used to help turn a breech presentation into a more proper head down presentation for birth!
These far infrared (below visible light) devices provide healing warmth and comfort and I often utilize these devices in conjunction with other treatment modalities.
A relaxing, interesting & beneficial treatment! The Ionic Foot bath is a 30 minute foot soak that uses water charged with positive and negative ions which helps draw toxins from your body through your feet via a process of accelerated metabolism and the exchange between the positive and negative ions in your body and their opposite numbers in the foot bath saltwater.