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Complementary Health Treatments

I’m a Licensed Acupuncturist specializing in pain and stress management. I believe in nurturing the body and mind to create an optimal and focused healing environment. Every patient is an individual and therefore, I create each treatment to suit each person's specfic needs and consitution. I use the following methods in order to ease the body and mind into alignment and health.

ACUPUNCTURE

Promote energy flow!

Acupuncture is a bodywork that utilizes fine single-use filiform needles in order to promote healing, ease pain, increase energy, relax the body and mind and boost immunity. These needles are very thin and most patients don't feel them being inserted. However, what is often reported is an "electrical" sensation or a dull, achey feeling. This sensation can be modified to your tolerance level.

I’m trained in integrated techniques and I tailor each session to work on specific goals and needs. I love showing my patients how just a few treatments can make an enormous difference to their health.

Conditions that I treat include but are not limited to:

Chronic back and neck pain

Muscle pains

Trigger points

Headache

Sciatica and piriformis syndrome

TMJ Dysfunction

Stress and Anxiety

Thoracic outlet syndrome

Muscle strains

Ligament sprains

Runner's knee

Tennis and golfer's elbow

Tendinitis

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Compartment syndrome

Shin splints

Chronic fatigue syndrome

ACUPRESSURE & SHIATSU

Eastern pressure point massage

Shiatsu is a type of massage therapy based on the principle of free and uninterrupted energy flow and helps activate the natural healing processes in each patient's body as well as to restore their physical and emotional well-being. As a Licensed Massage Therapist, I help patients reduce their pain and stress, among other ailments such as:
Digestive disorders, headaches, anxiety, fatigue, depression, chronic pain.

CUPPING AND GUA SHA

Unblock your energy!

Both these methods can be used in conjunction with acupuncture if indicated, but can also be implemented on their own.

Cupping is a method of placing vacuum cups on the body in order to clear blockages in energy flow. Many people find this method relaxing and a gentler alternative to deep tissue massage.

Gua Sha is a method of using a scraping tool to remove more stubborn blockages. I use a Japanese ceramic spoon for this purpose. It can also be done more lightly on the face to encourage circulation and reduce signs of aging. For facial Gua Sha I use rose quartz massage tools for the face and neck.

ACUPRESSURE

An Ancient Science

Holistic medicine is a broad range of practices based on generations of tradition. After a single session, you’ll start to see changes to your body, mind and energy levels. Contact me to find out more.