Services

Acupuncture
 Acupuncture is performed by inserting fine needles into carefully selected points along the body which correspond directly to the energy meridians.  When the needle is correctly inserted in the proper location, your body's energy will actually "grab" the needle and the needle will stand firm. Sometimes the patient will feel very little, sometimes he/she will feel a dull sensation, and sometimes the patient will literally feel an energetic sensation flow briefly through the meridian as a blockage is relieved. In fact, your ability to "sense" the acupuncture working may astonish you the first time. Acupuncture needles are not hollow like hypodermic needles. Consequently, they are much thinner than you might imagine. In many cases, you will not even feel the needle being inserted.
  Chinese Herbal Medicine
 Herbal medicine is a major component of Traditional Chinese Medicine and has been used for over 3000 years in China and worldwide.  Before pharmaceuticals (and even the use of acupuncture needles) herbal remedies were used to heal and balance the human body. Chinese herbs have shown their effectiveness under the scrutiny of both empirical study and modern clinical trials. These herbs can be used to augment the treatment of a particular imbalance, working together or sometimes in place of acupuncture and other medicines. Unlike most pharmaceuticals, herbal prescriptions in Chinese Medicine are tailor-made for the individual.
Cupping
 Cupping is an old technique in which glass jars, are heated to create a vacuum, and then placed on the upper back to relieve acute illnesses such as colds and fevers. Cupping can also be done all over the body to invigorate the flow of Qi and to relieve tension and pain. It is often used for treating upper and lower back ache, chronic nausea & vomiting, sciatica, frozen shoulder and more.
Tuina
 Tuina is a specialized, advance therapeutic massage. It combines the practice of Chinese physiotherapy to treat physical ailments that involve stretching, joint mobilization and vigorous acupressure to remove stagnations. It is specially beneficial for arthritis, muscle pain, frozen shoulder, lower back pain, hip, legs and back problems, as well as other problems including internal medicine, (infertility or gynecological) and pediatric disorders.

TCM Services Offered Acupuncture Chinese Herbal Medicine TCM Nutritional Counseling Moxibustion Cupping Gua Sha Tuina Pediatric TCM  Constitutional Facial Acupuncture Renewal™

Moxibustion
 The Moxa herb is used by TCM practitioners for its warming and tonifying characteristics. Moxibustion (the process of burning Moxa) either on a needle, directly on the skin or in stick form waved over the skin helps to build Qi and rid the body of excess moisture. Patients usually enjoy this sensation of warmth and find it very relaxing. The heat never gets close enough to the skin to burn.   
Gua Sha
 Gua Sha is a Chinese treatment, similar in effect to cupping. Gua stands for rubbing or friction. Sha stands for congested or stagnant blood at the surface of the body. When friction is applied in repeated even strokes, the sha surfaces as small red petechiae. It is wonderful at treating stiff upper necks and backs and dealing with everyday stress.

TCM Nutritional Counseling
Everyone knows that diet and nutrition are instrumental in maintaing good health! Dietary changes and nutrition are fully integrated into the theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine and are key to maintaining health and success in a TCM treatment. Traditional Chinese dietary recommendations are given to patients throughout their treatment.
Nutritional counseling is included in an acupuncture visit or can be done separately. 
Pediatric TCM
Traditional Chinese Medicine for Children, or Pediatric TCM, has been helping children feel better for thousands of years. It is a safe and drug-free health care alternative for kids. It can be very effective in treating both acute and chronic conditions and is an excellent form of pediatric medicine: safe, drug-free, holistic and curative. Pediatric TCM includes acupuncture/acupressure, tuina moxibustion, Chinese herbal medicine, and TCM dietary therapy.

Constitutional Facial Acupuncture Renewal™
Constitutional Facial Acupuncture Renewal™ is a safe and effective way of renewing the health and vitality of the face. It is not cosmetic surgery and is therefore not actually a "face lift."
Without surgery, superficial wrinkles may be completely repaired and deeper wrinkles may be significantly reduced. The skin around the neck, eyes, mouth, and face may be firmed while acne, sun damage, and other dermatological conditions are treated at the same time.  Constitutional Facial Acupuncture Renewal™ can improve muscle tone, tighten facial muscles, and may even improve collagen production. You can also expect an improvement in your overall facial color.  Constitutional Facial Acupuncture Renewal™ is a true TCM treatment as it is tailor-made to the individual patient and treats the whole body as well as the face.