Services
Acupuncture
Acupuncture has been around for thousands of years and has been widely studied and proven effective for many conditions.
Research has shown that it works by interacting with the autonomic nervous system to release neurotransmitters that promote pain modulation throughout the body. It also works with the body’s immune response, promoting lymph and blood flow throughout the body.
The goal of acupuncture treatment is to restore balance, reduce pain, decrease inflammation, and increase range of motion in the body.
There are over 400 acupuncture points in the human body with your acupuncturist thoughtfully considering what points are best for you- and then inserting the needles throughout the body, limbs, and head.
My approach is gentle yet effective with there being typically 15-20 ultra-thin, sterile, single-use needles involved in most acupuncture treatments.
It is recommended that patients complete a series of 3-6 treatments for effective results, with more treatments needed for more chronic issues.
Cupping
You likely have seen the circular marks on the body. And you have likely heard of cupping as an inexpensive, effective, and low risk way to alleviate musculoskeletal pain- but what is cupping, and what does it do for the body?
Cupping has been used for thousands of years to treat musculoskeletal pain and various other conditions such as respiratory conditions, skin issues, and help with overall stress management.
It does so by increasing circulation to the localized muscles, releasing stagnation in the body and promoting healthy, new blood to flow to the area, and boosting the immune system by stimulating localized inflammation which subsequently activates a healthy immune response and increases the level of TNF and interferon throughout the body.
Bodywork
Bodywork is essential to feeling our best.
It’s also how I ease patients into acupuncture treatment, gather information on which acupuncture points to use, and create a safe space to relax and reset from everyday stress.
Trained in massage therapy along with being a licensed acupuncturist, I love incorporating Myofasical Release Techniques and Tui Na massage into most of my sessions.
East Asian Medicine
Acupuncture is just one aspect of East Asian Medicine- an Indigenous medical practice that is thousands of year old and a living medicine actively shifting and evolving.
Chinese Herbal Medicine and Food Therapy are other ways to incorporate the medicine into your day-to-day.
Herbal Medicine specifically is excellent for internal medicine. Herbs can be the added boost the body needs- and can be great for folks with hormonal imbalances, sleep problems, menstrual irregularities, digestive issues, mental emotional wellness, and more.
Food Therapy involves us exploring collaboratively how to support a healthy digestive system.
Talking about digestion ultimately means talking about food- which can be a complicated subject for some. I always try to meet people where they are at knowing that there are larger systemic and cultural issues that can limit people’s access to fresh, quality food and complicate our relationship what we put on our plates and how we feel about our bodies.
I try and incorporate the idea of adding things in rather than taking things away from people. And customize both Herbal Medicine and Food Therapy depending on what the person wants and needs.