Chinese Medicine
Chinese medicine is a comprehensive medical system that offers a variety of therapeutic modalities, including acupuncture, massage, cupping, moxibustion, herbal therapy, dietary therapy, and lifestyle advice. Any variation of these techniques may be used in your Acupuncture Session. In the West, acupuncture is the most widely recognized modality, and its popularity has grown significantly over the past few years. The effectiveness of acupuncture is so well established that physical therapists, chiropractors, and other medical practitioners now incorporate acupuncture needles into their treatments for musculoskeletal issues.
What To Expect During Your Session
Your first Acupuncture Session begins with a thorough discussion of medical history and health goals, followed by treatment. Follow-up Acupuncture Sessions start with a review of symptom improvements, followed by acupuncture treatment. In addition to acupuncture, sessions may include a range of complementary therapies such as massage, cupping, lifestyle advice, dietary therapy, and herbal remedies.
Chinese Medical Modalities
Each Chinese medical modality is a stand-alone therapy, though they are often combined to create an integrative and holistic approach to your health & wellness. Combining acupuncture and herbal medicine is common, though not always necessary, as each therapy excels at treating different types of conditions. Some cases may be treated with acupuncture and herbs concurrently, while other cases may be exclusively treated with one.
ACUPUNCTURE - The insertion of thin, single-use needles at specific points on the body to restore balance, promote healing, and relieve pain.
DAOIST ZANGFU ACUPRESSURE - Abdominal massage to improve digestion, optimize pelvic function, reduce tension, and promote well-being.
CUPPING - Suction cups on the skin to decompress tight tissue, increase circulation, and reduce pain.
MANUAL TRACTION - Therapeutic technique to gently create space in the joint cavities and lengthen tight muscles to increase mobility.
PATTING - Rhythmical percussion on the body to create positive physical and chemical change.
MOXIBUSTION - A heat therapy that involves burning mugwort (moxa) near acupuncture points to warm the body, improve circulation, and enhance healing.
CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE - Personalized herbal formula to address acute or chronic illness and support the body's healing process.
DIETARY THERAPY - Personalized nutrition guidance based on Chinese medicine principles to optimize health and improve digestion, energy levels, and overall wellness.
LIFESTYLE ADVISE - Practical recommendations that extend beyond the treatment room for daily habits, movement, and mindfulness to support long-term health and balance.
PRESCRIBED MOVEMENT - Personalized physical movement recommendations to improve your health & wellness.
Your First Acupuncture Session
Your first acupuncture session begins with a thorough intake, discussing health history and health goals. Tongue observation and pulse examination are also important diagnostic tools in Chinese medicine. We will discuss an individualized treatment plan based on your intake and answer any questions you may have before delving into physical treatment. Depending on the complexity of your health concern(s), a large portion of your first session may be dedicated to medical discussion. With the remaining time, acupuncture will be performed and may be accompanied by other therapeutic modalities to enhance treatment.
Your Follow-Up Acupuncture Session
For existing patients, acupuncture sessions begin with a review of symptom changes from your previous visit. The information you share about how your body shifts after each visit is helpful diagnostic information that informs our treatment strategy. Tongue and pulse to will also be evaluated to assess your current state of health further. After discussion, we begin acupuncture and any accompanying modalities. If you are currently taking herbs, your formula may be modified based on the discussed symptom changes.