Traditional Chinese Medicine Evaluation

In Chinese Medicine, disease is categorized by symptoms and patternsrather than by an organisms or chemical processes. To diagnose your pattern, you will be asked about your sleep, energy, appetite, thirst, and elimination. Your tongue and pulse will also be examined. Since your body is dynamic and your pattern can change and progress quickly, your pattern will be evaluated each time you visit.

Acupuncture

There are hundreds of acupuncture points on your body, but don’t worry--an average treatment involves only the 5-10 points that are best for you! Your point prescription will be catered to your particular pattern and body type to treat both your symptoms and the underlying causes. Just as a symphony accomplishes something a single note cannot on its own, a carefully chosen acupuncture combination can yield great results that any single point could not accomplish alone.

Cupping

Cupping is an ancient technique in which glass jars are heated to create a vacuum and placed on the body to relieve acute illnesses such as cold, fever and pain.

Electrical Acupuncture

Electrical Acupuncture, often called “E-Stim,” involves applying a very mild electric current to selected acupuncture needles. This mode of treatment is especially effective for stubborn muscle pain and neurological conditions.

Auricular Acupuncture

Auricular means ear. Just like the foot is a micro-system for the whole body in reflexology, the ear can also serve as a micro-system for the whole body. Auricular Acupuncture can assist with smoking cessation, weight loss, drug and alcohol detoxification, and pain control. It can be done with small needles or with“ear seeds.”

Herbal Formula Prescription

If you are interested in taking herbs, a Chinese herbal formula will be prescribed specifically to meet your needs. Formulas are available as tablets, which are the most economical and easiest to take. Possible herb-drug interactions will be checked using a comprehensive data base if you are taking any pharmaceutical prescriptions.

Infrared Therapy

Infrared therapy is frequently applied during acupuncture treatments. It makes the treatment feel warm, cozy, and relaxing—but that’s not all! It can improve the efficacy of your acupuncture treatment by improving your circulation. It’s also said to reduce pain, stiffness, and muscle spasm.