acupuncture.
Acupuncture is an effective system of medicine that involves inserting very fine needles at certain points (acupoints) along meridians or muscle pathways of the body. Acupuncture can help restore a variety of physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
Gua Sha is a traditional healing technique used by Chinese Medicine Practitioners. Using a specialized smooth-edged tool, Myofascial scraping strokes are applied to the skin . Gua Sha encourages energy flow, and is used for treating pain, muscle tightness, and respiratory illnesses.
gua sha.
Cupping is a therapy in which round cups are suctioned onto the skin. The cups are placed stationary, or moved along muscle bands with oil for a deep tissue massage, helping the release of Myofascial tissues. Cupping helps with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being.
cupping.
sessions may include:
Chinese herbal formulas and dietary therapy recommendations may be prescribed or advised during Acupuncture treatments. These are used for the treatment of various health concerns.
* Stand-alone herbal medicine consults are available upon request.
herbs & nutrition
acupuncture prices:
60min SESSION
$110.00
CUPPING/GUA SHA
45mins - $95.00
acupuncture techniques:
gtt (gokavi transverse technique).
The Gokavi Transverse Technique (GTT) is a dry needling acupuncture technique which utilizes high frequency electrical stimulation to aid in the treatment and management of chronic Myofascial pain. The technique is done transversely which can be safer than other dry needling techniques
motor point acupuncture.
Motor Point Acupuncture is similar to IMS (intramuscular stimulation). It is a form of Acupuncture that targets the most excitable area of a short, contracted muscle and encourages it to lengthen and stop pain.
how can acupuncture help?
Acupuncture is most well-known for it's amazing ability to treat acute and chronic pain, by releasing natural pain-killing chemicals called endorphins. It also affects the part of the brain that governs serotonin, a brain chemical involved with mood.
Acupuncture is also used in the treatment of many other health concerns such as: