MODALITIES
acupuncture
Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used forms of medicine in the world. Although it may have been used in many places in the world for the past 5,000+ years, it is to the Chinese that we owe a debt for preserving, documenting and improving the medicine for at least the last 2,500 years. Acupuncture is currently one of the most thoroughly researched, practiced, and respected forms of complementary medicine available anywhere.
From the Ancient Perspective: According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, your overall health is determined by a number of factors, including the quality of the Qi (energy) flow through the natural pathways of your body (meridians). Acupuncture uses a variety of techniques to stimulate and improve Qi flow, and restore health.
From the Modern Perspective: Despite ongoing studies by the government and major universities, no one really knows the mechanisms by which acupuncture has its profound effects. However, we can say what it seems to be doing to the body: acupuncture increases circulation, reduces inflammation, stimulates pain regulating systems in the brain and nervous system, regulates the sympathetic nervous system (the fight/flight/freeze system), regulates the parasympathetic nervous system (the rest, digest, and heal system), and calls attention to areas of the body that need healing. I believe acupuncture also elicits the relaxation response, which immediately, and beneficially affects many aspects of health, including the reduction in inflammation and several processes associated with anti-aging.
From the Ancient Perspective: According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, your overall health is determined by a number of factors, including the quality of the Qi (energy) flow through the natural pathways of your body (meridians). Acupuncture uses a variety of techniques to stimulate and improve Qi flow, and restore health.
From the Modern Perspective: Despite ongoing studies by the government and major universities, no one really knows the mechanisms by which acupuncture has its profound effects. However, we can say what it seems to be doing to the body: acupuncture increases circulation, reduces inflammation, stimulates pain regulating systems in the brain and nervous system, regulates the sympathetic nervous system (the fight/flight/freeze system), regulates the parasympathetic nervous system (the rest, digest, and heal system), and calls attention to areas of the body that need healing. I believe acupuncture also elicits the relaxation response, which immediately, and beneficially affects many aspects of health, including the reduction in inflammation and several processes associated with anti-aging.
MAGNET THERAPY
Powerful, rare-earth magnets are used in conjunction with a point system designed hundreds of years ago to treat the entire body using only the hands. There are two advantages to this system: it is needle-free, and patients can purchase a kit that will allow them to repeat the treatments at home, to help extend healing between visits to the office. Otherwise, the magnets work in much the same way acupuncture does.
Herbal Medicine
Chinese Herbology is a 2,000+ year old tradition using naturally occurring substances — including herbs — to enhance one's health and vitality. The foundation of this approach is to support the body's natural self-healing mechanisms and abilities in a way that is safe, and remarkably free of side-effects.
Since each patient has different needs, I carefully select and combine a variety of herbs that work together to achieve optimal results for your unique situation. I prescribe high-quality, professional-grade herbal medicines that are available only to qualified licensed professionals. These herbs are produced according to the best medical standards for medicine, and have been thoroughly tested for pesticides, heavy metals, and toxins. I can prove the safety of the very bottle of herbs I hand you with batch test reports, if you wish.
Since each patient has different needs, I carefully select and combine a variety of herbs that work together to achieve optimal results for your unique situation. I prescribe high-quality, professional-grade herbal medicines that are available only to qualified licensed professionals. These herbs are produced according to the best medical standards for medicine, and have been thoroughly tested for pesticides, heavy metals, and toxins. I can prove the safety of the very bottle of herbs I hand you with batch test reports, if you wish.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique that involves the burning of mugwort, a small, spongy herb, to facilitate healing. Moxibustion has been used throughout Asia for thousands of years. The purpose of moxibustion, as with most forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is to invigorate the blood, stimulate the flow of Qi (energy), and enhance your overall vitality and health.
From the Western Perspective: moxa works in much the same manner as acupuncture. Instead of stimulating acupoints with needles, they are stimulated with the warmth of a burning herb. This stimulation increases circulation, reduces inflammation, triggers pain regulating systems in the brain and nervous system, down-regulates the sympathetic nervous system (reduces the fight or flight system), up-regulates the parasympathetic nervous system (increases the rest, digest, and heal system), and calls attention to areas of the body that need healing.
The choice to use moxa over needles is often based upon two factors: circulation and feelings of cold. If circulation in an area is particularly poor, or if the pain is accompanied by feelings of cold, moxa may be the superior modality.
Among other benefits, a landmark study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 1998 found that 75.4% of women suffering from breech presentations before childbirth had fetuses that rotated to the normal position after receiving moxibustion at an acupuncture point on the bladder meridian.
From the Western Perspective: moxa works in much the same manner as acupuncture. Instead of stimulating acupoints with needles, they are stimulated with the warmth of a burning herb. This stimulation increases circulation, reduces inflammation, triggers pain regulating systems in the brain and nervous system, down-regulates the sympathetic nervous system (reduces the fight or flight system), up-regulates the parasympathetic nervous system (increases the rest, digest, and heal system), and calls attention to areas of the body that need healing.
The choice to use moxa over needles is often based upon two factors: circulation and feelings of cold. If circulation in an area is particularly poor, or if the pain is accompanied by feelings of cold, moxa may be the superior modality.
Among other benefits, a landmark study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 1998 found that 75.4% of women suffering from breech presentations before childbirth had fetuses that rotated to the normal position after receiving moxibustion at an acupuncture point on the bladder meridian.
Electroacupuncture
Electroacupuncture is a highly effective holistic treatment for pain, nausea, and chronic ailments. In practice, it is actually very similar to traditional acupuncture. Using the exact same system of Chinese Medicine, I insert very thin and sterile needles into specific points along the meridians of your body. I then attach the needles to a device that delivers gentle electrical pulses between two points. This helps restore the healthy flow of Qi (energy) through your body, removing any blockages and clearing out stagnant areas, thus creating a stronger and clearer experience of health and well-being.
Pulse Diagnosis
One of the most common questions that patients ask about Chinese Medicine is: "Why does my practitioner check my pulse?" Pulse diagnosis is actually one of the most complex and important diagnostic techniques we use in Chinese Medicine. Through feeling and evaluating your pulse, I obtain an accurate diagnosis of your overall constitution, Qi (energy) flow, and internal organ health, among other things. I then synthesize all of this information into a highly effective and individualized treatment plan for your specific needs.
Cupping
Cupping has been a part of Chinese Medicine for over 2,500 years. It relieves aches and pains, improves circulation, and also helps with respiratory and digestive issues. I simply place a specialized "cup" onto specific points on your body, and then use suction to draw your skin up into the cups. It doesn't hurt — it simply draws fresh blood to that area of your body, which facilitates the cleansing and strengthening of your Qi (energy). The end result is a greater overall sense of health and well-being.
From a Western Perspective: cupping increases circulation, triggers pain-killing mechanisms in the nervous system, and helps to soften and release knots and taut bands in muscle fibers. Cupping can cause nearly perfect, circular bruises. You may have seen these bruises featured in the media, on the backs and necks of celebrities.
From a Western Perspective: cupping increases circulation, triggers pain-killing mechanisms in the nervous system, and helps to soften and release knots and taut bands in muscle fibers. Cupping can cause nearly perfect, circular bruises. You may have seen these bruises featured in the media, on the backs and necks of celebrities.