Expect your Initial Acupuncture appointment to last about 60 minutes. Your first treatment will include a thorough review of your Health History and Main Chief Complaint(s), an Evaluation & Examination, a General Mini-Treatment, and Treatment Plan.
Expect your Follow-up visits to last about 50 minutes. Your concurrent visits will include Treatment of your Chief Complaint(s). If needed, reassessments for a new Treatment Plan will be conducted.
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves the burning of mugwort, a small, spongy herb, to strengthen the blood, stimulate the flow of qi, and maintain general health. An indirect or direct application will be used.
A hot pack is applied to increase blood flow to the area in need of attention to help deliver nutrients and oxygen to the cells, contributing to healing. Heat can increase range of mobility, help with pain management, muscle and joint stiffness, and spasms and cramping.
External Herbs are applied to areas of the body in need of attention. They can be in the form of liniments, plasters, poultices, salves or creams.
Ear seeds are a form of auriculotherapy, which uses acupressure points in the ear to stimulate other parts of the body and the nervous system for conditions such as pain, insomnia, anxiety, and substance abuse.
Press tacks/needles are tiny surgical grade, stainless steel needles attached to waterproof and breathable hypoallergenic tape that are placed on acupuncture points to provide continuous stimulation.
Spot massage targets specific areas of the body in need of attention. Modalities can include deep tissue, circulatory, tui na, or Thai Massage techniques.
Cupping is a technique where the use of suction is applied to increase circulation in an affected area. Cupping is used to help with pain, the common cold, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation/well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage.
Gua Sha is a technique which involves a round-edged instrument that rubs the skin of the body. It promotes normal circulation & enhances metabolic processes. It is valuable in the treatment of pain, inflammation, and immune support.
Herbal Therapy, next to dietary therapy, is a widely used treatment modality that can be formulated and prescribed in a number of different ways: herbal decoctions, herbal powders, patent formulas, and syrups.
Expect to be treated with assisted stretches on a mat placed on the floor in loose comfortable clothing.
Exercises are routine-based that stem from qi gong, tai chi, or reusi dat ton. These simple, yet effective routines are meant to be incorporated daily or on a regular basis to preserve the health of the joints, muscles, tendons, and organs in helping establish flexibility, balance, grace, breath integration and control.