Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the foundation of my practice. This ancient therapeutic medicine involves the gentle insertion of fine needles at specific points to support the body’s natural ability to heal and regulate itself.
Acupuncture can help address a wide range of health concerns, including:
Mental + Emotional Health: anxiety, depression, stress, PTSD, insomnia, fatigue, addictions, etc.
Pain Management: back, neck, joints, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, headaches / migraines, etc.
Reproductive Health: irregular / painful menstrual cycle, PMS, fertility, pregnancy, menopause, etc.
Digestive Regulation: nausea, bowl movement regulation, bloating, indigestion, etc.
Respiratory + Immune System: common cold + flu, infections, post-viral fatigue, allergies, asthma, etc.
To learn more about Traditional Chinese Medicine and How Acupuncture Works, please visit the FAQs tab.
Optional Supportive Modalities
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Cupping
Cupping uses glass cups that are placed on the skin after the oxygen has been removed with a flame. This creates a suction causing a separation of the layers of the skin, fascia and muscle. The cups may be left in one position or moved around. This increases blood flow to the area, relieves muscle tightness, reduces pain, helps detoxify pathogens, and promotes relaxation.
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Gua sha
Gua means “to scrape” and sha is a term that refers to the small red spots under the skin, also called petechiae. Gua sha is a technique that involves applying pressure to the skin in a downward stroking motion with a smooth edged ceramic tool creating micro-trauma. This helps stimulate blood flow, break up adhesions and muscle knots, reduces pain, and releases toxins.
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Moxibustion
Moxibustion involves burning a Chinese herb called Mugwort usually rolled into a cigar-like shape place a few inches from the skin or put on the end of an acupuncture needle. It is used to warm and stimulate an acupuncture point by improving blood circulation, dispel cold and dampness, relieves pain, boost energy, and can even help encourage breech babies to turn!