Acupuncture is an essential part of Asian medicine, a comprehensive system of health that spans over 3000 years. Within Acupuncture sessions, your overall health is enhanced by the quality of the Qi (energy) flow through the natural pathways of your body (meridians). In an Acupuncture session, very thin sterile needles are placed into specific points of the body, to stimulate Qi flow.
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The many benefits of Acupuncture include:
Pain reduction - muscle and joint pain
Stress and tension relief
Headaches - Migraine, Sinus, Cluster
Supportive Therapy - Coping with conventional medical treatments, ie: Chemo related nausea, Chronic pain/Fatigue
Stronger digestion
Addictions - Alcohol, Nicotine, Sugar, Caffeine
Greater sense of over health and well being
Tui Na - is an Asian medical massage. This ancient form of bodywork, like Acupuncture, works in conjunction with Qi flow of the Meridians. Massaging techniques along with using tools like, Gua sha, Cups, and Jade Rollers, balances and circulates energy, thereby restoring the body's innate vitality.
Gua Sha:
Ancient scraping technique for healing
Improves circulation and reduces inflamation
Releases muscle tension and knots
Promotes lymphatic drainage
Cupping is an Ancient technique, used in many cultures, in which a special cup is applied to the skin and held in place by suction. The suction draws superficial tissue into the cup, which may either be left in place or moved along the body. Cupping brings fresh blood to the area and helps improve circulation. Traditional cupping, sometimes referred to to as "fire cupping", uses heat to create a vacuum-like suction inside of glass cups. In modern times, cups that use a small pump to create suction have also been introduced.
This type of Acupuncture is applied in the ears. The Ears represent a microcosmic system of the entire body. This style of acupuncture can be a stand alone way of treatment as well as being an adjunct with additional body acupuncture. When doing Ear Acupuncture, small sterile needles, ear beads and or microcurrent are applied. Ear acupuncture is effective treating pain, digestive problems, mental/emotional disturbances such as anxiety, insomnia, sinus and or respiratory symptoms, etc.. Auricular acupuncture is often used for addictions to drugs, alcohol and cigarettes as well.
Facial rejuvenation is a safe, painless and effective treatment for increasing the vitality of the face while tonifying the Qi of the whole body. Acupressure, jade rollers, warm towels and organic skin products create a spa atmosphere. This technique supports the muscle tone and circulation, resulting in a healthy glow and improved feeling of well being.
Jade Rollers: (see image on left side)
Facial and body massage tools
Improves skin tone and circulation
Reduces puffiness and tension
Promotes relaxation and well-being
This unique foot massage treatment is a wonderful and relaxing experience. Its source is found within the Ayurvedic healing system. The massage is deeply revitalizing for tired feet and legs. Since the feet contain key energy and nerve endings to internal organs, it helps to rebalance the body, mind and spirit.
The heart of the treatment involves rubbing the soles of the feet with a metal bowl to draw heat and toxins out of the body. Methodically and slowly the toes, feet, ankles and calves are massaged also. This specialized session is a wonderful gift to give to a friend or oneself.
Therapeutic body work uses various modalities such as dance movement therapy, reiki, energy work, breath work, yoga and Qigong. It facilitates body and mind integration. Experiential body work can be used to increase mindfulness, reduce stress and enhance the joy of life.