Acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine, sterile single use needles into specific points on the body. These points lie along acupuncture channels and are chosen based on each individual’s unique symptoms and health goals.

Acupuncture helps to:

• Promote natural healing and balance

• Improve circulation and reduce inflammation

• Relieve pain and muscle tension

• Support emotional well-being and reduce stress

• Regulate digestion, sleep, hormones, immunity, and more

Treatments are gentle, customized, and suitable for a wide range of conditions from chronic pain and stress to women’s health, digestive issues, and more.

Gua Sha is a healing technique that involves gliding a smooth-edged tool across the skin to promote circulation and release tension. Using a soothing oil or balm to reduce friction, the tool is gently glided along muscles or meridian lines to stimulate circulation and release tension.

Gua Sha helps to:

• Release muscle tension and fascia tightness

• Promote lymphatic drainage and detoxification

• Increase blood flow and reduce inflammation

• Relieve pain and stiffness

• Support the immune system

Mild redness or marks (called “sha”) may appear on the skin and typically fade within a few days. Sha is a natural result of increased circulation and stagnation release.

Gua Sha is a gentle yet effective therapy often used alongside acupuncture, cupping, or on its own for therapeutic purposes.

Cupping is a traditional healing technique used in Chinese Medicine to promote circulation, release muscle tension, and support detoxification. It involves placing glass, silicone, or plastic cups on the skin to create a gentle suction.

This helps to:

• Increase blood flow

• Release fascia and tight muscles

• Reduce inflammation and stagnation

• Support the lymphatic system

• Ease pain and promote relaxation

Cupping is commonly used for back and shoulder tension, headaches, stress, respiratory issues, and sports recovery. Temporary marks may appear where the cups were placed; these are not bruises but a normal response indicating the release of stagnation and toxins from the tissue.

Most patients find cupping to be deeply relaxing and therapeutic.

Moxibustion involves the safe burning of mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), a medicinal herb, near or directly on specific acupuncture points. A protective barrier is always used to prevent blistering or discomfort. The gentle heat from the moxa helps to warm the body, move Qi and blood, and dispel cold and dampness– common evils in TCM. Some common uses are:

• Enhances the overall therapeutic effect of acupuncture 

• Boosts immunity and energy

• Relieves pain and muscle tension

• Supports digestion

• Regulates menstruation and fertility

Most patients find the use of moxibustion deeply warming, relaxing, and soothing. 

Chinese Herbal Medicine draws from a vast materia medica that includes hundreds of natural substances, primarily derived from:

• Plants (roots, barks, stems, leaves, flowers, seeds, and fruits)

• Minerals

• Animal products

Most formulas in Chinese Herbal Medicine are plant-based and carefully balanced to enhance effectiveness while minimizing side effects. Rather than using single herbs, practitioners combine multiple herbs into custom formulas tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Because these formulas are individualized, allergens, dietary restrictions, and preferences (such as vegan or vegetarian) are always taken into account and are thoughtfully adapted for each person.

Electroacupuncture is a modern enhancement of traditional acupuncture that involves applying a mild electrical current to the needles after they are inserted into specific acupuncture points. The electrical stimulation helps to intensify the effects of acupuncture, promoting deeper activation of the body's natural healing processes.

This technique helps to :

• Treat muscle tension, inflammation and neurological conditions.

• Reduce stress and support recovery from injuries.

• Enhance the effects of acupuncture

• Stimulate nerves and muscles

• Improve circulation and reduce inflammation

• Relieve chronic and acute pain

• Support healing and tissue repair

Patients typically feel a gentle pulsing or tapping sensation during treatment, which is generally comfortable. By combining ancient principles with modern technology, electroacupuncture offers an effective approach to restoring balance and supporting overall wellness.

Auricular acupuncture, or ear acupuncture, is a widely used technique in Chinese Medicine. The ear is viewed as a microsystem that reflects the entire body, meaning specific points on the ear correspond to specific body areas. This gentle and effective technique is especially common in addiction treatment programs. It is known to promote a sense of calm, improve sleep, curb cravings, and ease anxiety or agitation.