Acupuncture Living
Herbal consultation (only)
Eastern nutrition and healthy lifestyle consultation (included in the acupuncture treatment)
Smoking cessation (acupuncture)
Weight management (acupuncture)
Facial rejuvenation (acupuncture)
Reiki sessions
Treatment Techniques
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is insertion of very fine, sterile, disposable, stainless steel needles at specific points on the surface of the skin. For more information click here.
Chinese Herbs
Chinese herbal formula is prescribed individually depending on the specific diagnosis of each patient. Herbal medicine can strengthen the effects of acupuncture treatment and can shorten the period needed for healing. Herbs provide beneficial nutrients for the body and when correctly prescribed have no side effects in contrast with the side effects from drug therapies.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is a technique in which the acupuncturist uses the herb artemesia argyi (mugwort) to warm an acupuncture point. Moxibustion is very helpful in conditions such as pain and arthritis.
Cupping
Cupping utilizes vacuum that creates suction on the surface of the skin in order to increase the circulation of blood and energy in the affected area. Cupping is useful for treatment of pain, common cold, influenza, etc.
Electro-Simulation
This technique uses small electrical current passed through the acupuncture needle. This is another way to stimulate energy flow in the acupuncture meridians in order to decrease pain, reduce inflammation and speed up tissue regeneration.
Tui-na
Tui na is a hands-on body treatment that uses Chinese taoist and martial art principles to bring the body to balance. The practitioner may brush, knead, roll/press and rub the areas between each of the joints (known as the eight gates) to open the body's defensive energy and get it moving in both the meridians and the muscles. The practitioner can then use range of motion, traction, massage, with the stimulation of acupressure points and to treat both acute and chronic conditions.
Reiki
Reiki is a Japanese healing technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is very gentle, but very powerful method that enhances the body's ability to heal itself. Reiki is a specific type of subtle energy work in which healing is performed by placing hands on or above the patient's body allowing the flow of the energy from a limitless source via the Reiki practitioner.