East Asian Medicine

a integral approach to healthcare

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is one aspect of a vast body of ancient healing knowledge. The practical application of Acupuncture is the insertion of hair-thin, sterile needles in specific points on the body that engage with the energetic and physiological systems to support greater balance, open blockages that have restricted smooth flow of Qi (energy) and blood. When the Qi, blood and fluids are better able to flow through the body pain is relieved and health and vitality are better supported.

Energy flows in the meridians through a series of pathways inside the body. When people experience physical trauma, scars, or repetitive stress, our body’s energies will become blocked. If there is a blockage of energy in the body, then the different organs and cells in areas will not be properly nourished, and eventually lead to various symptoms and signs. You can trace the meridian that is contributing to their pain.

Acupuncturists detect and correct where the kinks, or blockages in the flow of Qi. We use specific points to restore the proper flow of Qi, so that your cells, muscles, tissues and organs can receive the vital energy with which to function correctly.

UNITY OF BODY AND MIND

In East Asian medicine, the physical and the mental emotional/spiritual (Shen) coexist and are treated simultaneously, they are not seen or treated as seperate. Supporting the physical and mental emotional states as one is the ultimate goal in maintaining good health. When the physical and the spiritual are in harmony, disease has no place to take hold.

Other modalities in East Asian Medicine practices include moxibustion, cupping, guasha, tuina/massage, acupressure.

Our session will be

  • Personalized

    Our initial sessions will be dedicated to assessing your presenting constitution and creating a personalized plan to fit your unique needs and goals.

  • Adaptable

    Every session will be unique to the presenting needs of the moment. Alterations will be made in accordance to the changing presentation of health as the treatment process unfolds.

  • Integrative

    Our sessions will integrate nourishing touch with the skillful inclusion of applied knowledge of east asian medicine.

How our work may benefit you

Everyone that comes to receive treatment is inspired to do so for their own personal reasons. In general, most are seeking some sort of change. It could be a change in their experience of the physical body, the emotional state or spiritual connection.

Here is what some clients report receiving from our working together:

Feeling more like themselves again

Relaxed state of calm

Portals are opened to do deeper work- with the past - from this lifetime and generationally.

An opening occurs that allows permission to speak about what is in the heart and to see and feel more deeply within.

Pain is relieved- physically and emotinally

Nervous system reset

Sense of time goes into abeyance

Feeling of having more energy

Feeling of being cared for.

Feeling of being deeply met.

Release

Insight

Presence- steady attentive presence

A noticing of feeling different afterward in the days that follow.

A return to the spiritual self - enlivening Connection with Life

Feeling of being grounded and centered - Feeling self more in-the-body

All the parts are linked up and connected again

FAQs

  • All initial treatments are 90-120 minutes long. 
This gives us enough time to do a thorough health history, listen to your health concerns, create an effective treatment plan and provide treatment.

    In addition to acupuncture, treatments will also include Craniosacral Therapy, Massage/Tuina, Acupressure, Moxa, Guasha &/or cupping if your particular needs require it.

    Follow up treatments are generally 60-90 minutes; 15 minutes to review improvements and changes from the previous treatment, time for treatment and post treatment reflections & plans for follow-up treatment.

    It is recommended that you wear or bring loose fitting clothing, shorts and/or camisoles, as these make evaluation, stretching, and treatment easier. Sheets are always available for draping available as well.

  • The best way to prepare is to eat a snack or a light meal before treatment so the you body has sufficient energy to work with. If possible it is best to wear loose clothing so that your arms and legs are accessible for treatment. After treatment we recommend you drink a glass of water to help stabilize your energy. It is advised to refrain from overexertion, drugs or alcohol for at least six hours after treatment

  • Motor vehicle accident PIP claims are accepted.
    Private insurance is not accepted at this time but a Superbill can be supplied for you to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.

  • Each situation is unique. Generally speaking, acute conditions often resolve within 4-6 treatments while chronic pain and complicated illness may take up to 10-12 treatments. We will work with your budget and schedule to design the best treatment plan that is cost effective and result driven.

  • This also depends on the condition. Acute conditions respond well to 2-3 treatments per week for a short period of time. More intense situations and chronic conditions often warrant weekly treatments for a period of time. After their chief complaint is resolved many patients opt to come once or twice a month for wellness and prevention.

  • Sixteenth century Chinese doctors believed that illness was due to an imbalance of energy in the body. Acupuncture is the insertion of disposable, stainless steel needles are used to stimulate the body's major meridians, the bodies energetic streams, to resist or overcome illnesses by correcting energetic imbalances.

  • Needles are placed at specific acupuncture points on the body. Depending on the specific condition the needles commonly are placed at or below the elbows, and at or below the knees. Other common areas are on the back, abdomen and ears.

  • In the hands of a licensed practitioner acupuncture is a very safe, pain-free, effective, treatment for many acute and chronic conditions that has been used for thousands of years.

  • For most people acupuncture is a painless process. There can be some mild ache associated with acupuncture, but most people find the experience deeply relaxing and restorative.

  • Moxibustion is a technique used to warm the meridians and expel the cold, to tonify the yangqi and move the Qi and blood to prevent diseases and maintain health. Moxibustion works by applying heat to the acupuncture points and other locations of the human body. The material used is primarily an herb called moxa (mugwort) in the form of a cone or stick.

  • Cupping is a healing modality in which a jar is attached to the skin surface in order to create a vacuum and pull out stagnation. The cupping method warms and promotes the free flow of Qi and blood in the meridians, dispelling cold dampness, reducing swelling and alleviating pain. It is mainly used to treat pain in the back, shoulders, legs, or gastrointestinal disorders such as stomachaches, vomiting, diarrhea, or lung disorders such as cough and asthma.

  • Gua sha is the ancient Chinese technique of scraping the skin to disperse stagnant blood. Gua sha is often used to relieve musculoskeletal pain and release tension in areas by improving circulation where there is restricted movement, reduces inflammation, support the immune system and address upper respiratory illnesses. Mild bruising, called petechia may appear as a result of the blood flowing to the surface of the skin.