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Acupuncture
Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used forms of medicine in the world. Originating in China more than 2,500 years ago, acupuncture is currently one of the most thoroughly researched, practiced, and respected forms of complementary medicine available anywhere.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, your overall health is determined by the quality of the Qi (energy) flow through the natural pathways of your body (meridians). Acupuncture uses a variety of techniques, including placing very thin sterile needles into specific points on the body, to stimulate and improve your Qi flow. The many benefits of acupuncture include:
- Pain reduction
- Stress and tension relief
- Increased energy levels
- Stronger digestion
- Relief from bad habits and addictions
- Greater sense of overall health and well-being
With all patients, treatment plans are catered to the individual and their specific needs at present, and include the following:
All treatments include:
- Acupuncture
- Massage
- Aromatherapy
- Lifestyle coaching from a holistic perspective
Treatments may include, in addition to the above:
- Cupping
- Auricular Acupuncture
- Moxibustion
- Gua Sha
- Herbal Consultation and Treatment Plan
- Foot Reflexology
Cost of care:
- Initial Evaluation and Treatment, 1.5 hours: $180
- Follow-Up Treatments, 1 hour: $120
Chinese Herbology
Chinese herbal medicine is a 2,000 year old tradition using naturally occurring substances — including herbs — to enhance one's health and vitality. The foundation of this approach is to support the body's natural self-healing mechanisms and abilities.
Because each patient has different needs, Marie carefully selects a variety of herbs to achieve optimal results for your unique situation. Marie prescribes high-quality, professional-grade herbal medicines that are available only to qualified licensed professionals.
Cupping
Cupping has been a part of Chinese Medicine for over 2,500 years. It relieves aches and pains, improves circulation, and also helps with respiratory and digestive issues. Marie will simply place a specialized "cup" onto specific points on your body, and then use suction to draw your skin up into the cups.
The end result is a greater overall sense of health and well-being.
Pulse Diagnosis
One of the most common questions that patients ask about Chinese Medicine is: "Why does my practitioner check my pulse?" Pulse diagnosis is actually one of the most complex and important diagnostic techniques we use in Chinese Medicine. Through feeling and evaluating your pulse, Marie will obtain an accurate diagnosis of your overall constitution, Qi (energy) flow, and internal organ health, among other things. She will then synthesize all of this information into a highly effective and individualized treatment plan for your specific needs.
Gua Sha
Although Gua Sha is an ancient healing technique used by Chinese Medicine practitioners for thousands of years, it is relatively unknown in the West. It is recognized throughout Asia as a highly effective treatment for chronic pain conditions, stress, fatigue, and a host of other ailments.
First, Gua Sha oil is applied to a specific meridian (energy pathway) on your body. Marie will then use a smooth round-edged object (a specific Gua Sha tool) to apply short brisk strokes to that area. This creates red patches of skin (called "Sha"); detoxifying your blood and restoring the healthy flow if Qi (energy) to the area. There is no pain involved, and the Sha will fade in 2 to 3 days. But the sense of health and vitality you experience from it will last much longer.
Tui Na
Tui Na is an ancient form of massage/bodywork that is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Marie will use a variety of pressures and strokes along the meridians (energy pathways) of your body to both relax your muscles and also stimulate the flow of energy throughout your body. By treating both the physical (musculature) and energetic (Qi) levels of your body at the same time, we can achieve results far beyond what you’d receive from a conventional massage therapy session.