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Acupuncture
Acupuncture is one aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is used to restore homeostasis to the recipient when the body, mind, and spirit have become unbalanced. The acupuncturist inserts small solid needles into specific points in the body of the recipient to restore equilibrium. The Mayo Clinic states that acupuncture is most commonly used to treat pain, but because acupuncture focuses on the overall well-being of a patient, it can assist in treating a long list of common and not so common issues a patient may encounter.
Facial Rejuvenation
Based on Chinese Medicine theory of treating the root and branch, facial rejuvenation visibly diminishes the common facial signs of aging while treating the underlying causes. Non-surgically improves the appearance of fine lines, under eye concerns, acne, scars, age spots, and other blemishes. A series of 10 treatments designed around individual needs and concerns. Treatments may include exfoliation, facial Gua Sha and cupping, NuFace Microcurrent, AcuLift Microneedling, body and facial acupuncture, Celluma light therapy.
Chinese Herbs
Herbal medicine has long been viewed as the primary therapy for treatment in Tradition Chinese Medicine because of their ability to bring balance the body using elements taken from nature. Today in China, herbal medicine is incorporated into hospitals throughout the country and many hospitals will have separate Western medicine pharmacies as well as Chinese Herbal pharmacies. It is important when considering taking Chinese herbs that you consult with a licensed herbalist that is NCCAOM board certified. Rarely are single herbs prescribed to patients, instead formulas are created for the individual’s symptoms and constitution to ensure the best possible outcome.
Cupping
Cupping is a Traditional Chinese Medicine practice that involves a glass cup where a flame removes the oxygen then the cup is placed on the skin or where a plastic cup is first placed on the skin and the oxygen is suctioned out of the cup causing the cup to adhere to the area of the body. Cupping promotes the release of toxins from the body along with removal of waste and heavy metal that may cause pain or discomfort. Cupping can be used to treat the lungs to clear congestion, promote circulation of the skin and veins, relieve constipation, and promote digestion. Cupping may leave marks on the area of the body treated and it may take days to weeks before they diminish. It is recommended that after Cupping that the patient not expose the area for 24 hours.
Gua Sha
Gua Sha is a therapy that involves scraping of the skin with a specific tool to enhance circulation. This technique is used to address pain that maybe associated with inflammation and can be used on numerous parts of the body. There have been studies to suggest that Gua Sha can also help with effects of issues such as Hepatitis B, migraine headaches, Tourette syndrome, menopausal symptoms. Unlike cupping, Gua Sha does cause bruising because scraping causes microtrauma to the treaded area by bursting capillaries that lie near the surface of the skin and these bruises can take hours to weeks before the bruising completely diminishes. It is recommended to not expose the area for 24 hours after treatment.
Moxabustion
Moxibustion is a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique that involves burning mugwart, Artemisia Vulgaris, at or near specific acupuncture points. The mechanism of moxibustion is based on the thermal effects, radiation effects, and pharmacological actions that occur when the plant is burned. Research has shown moxibustion to affect shallow and deep tissues of the skin and to influence the relationship towards polymodal receptors in the body. Moxibustion can be used to warm the body, promote circulation, boost immune system by increasing white blood cell count, and has been studied to successfully turn breeched babies.
Pilates
Pilates (pronounced puh-lah-teez) was developed by Joseph Pilates during the First World War. Pilates consist of a series of mat and equipment exercises intended to develop a balance between strength and flexibility, thereby improving proper execution of movement without undue stress to the body.