Cupping is the technique of applying cups with suction and/or fire to specific areas of the body to promote enhanced circulation, alleviate tension and reduce pain.

Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese Medicine technique where dried mugwort is burned near specific areas of the body to promote balance and enhanced circulation as well as alleviate pain and boost the body’s natural healing processes.

Gua Sha is an ancient Chinese healing technique that involves using a smooth-edged tool to scrape the skin, promoting blood circulation and releasing tension in targeted areas. This traditional method, rooted in acupuncture principles, increases blood flow, produces anti-inflammatory effects and strengthens the immune system.

E-Stim Acupuncture combines the traditional practice of acupuncture with electrical stimulation by allowing for continued and targeted stimulation of the acupuncture needles and enhancing the therapeutic effects of the treatment. This innovative approach is most popularly used for both chronic and acute musculoskeletal pain and neurological disorders; however, the synergistic benefits of acupuncture and electrostimulation can augment any treatment.

Tui Na is a therapeutic massage that employs techniques such as rhythmic kneading, pressing, gliding and stretching to stimulate the body’s energy pathways. By applying different types of pressure to the meridians, acupuncture points, motor points and trigger points, Tui Na helps to remove blockages that cause pain and illness in order to restore the proper flow of qi and promote healing.

Chinese herbal formulas is an incredibly powerful complement to your acupuncture treatments and can be prescribed to treat your specific healthcare concerns. Your herbalist works with the same principles to plan a formula as they do to plan an acupuncture treatment. Think of it as a treatment you can take home with you, to prolong the effects and promote accelerated healing.