Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used forms of medicine in the world. Originating in China more than 2,500 years ago, acupuncture is currently one of the most thoroughly researched, practiced, and respected forms of complementary medicine available anywhere.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, your overall health is determined by the quality of the Qi (energy) flow through the natural pathways of your body (meridians). Acupuncture uses a variety of techniques, including placing very thin sterile needles into specific points on the body, to stimulate and improve your Qi flow. The many benefits of acupuncture include:
Chinese herbal medicine is a 2,000 year old tradition using naturally occurring substances — including herbs — to enhance one's health and vitality. As opposed to Western medicine, the foundation of this approach is to support the body's natural self-healing mechanisms and abilities.
Since each patient has different needs, I carefully select and combine a variety of herbs that will synergistically blend 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.
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.
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.
Although Gua Sha is an ancient healing technique used by Chinese Medicine practitioners for thousands of years, it is relatively unknown in the West. It is recognized throughout Asia as a highly effective treatment for chronic pain conditions, stress, fatigue, and a host of other ailments.
First, Gua Sha oil is applied to a specific meridian (energy pathway) on your body. I then use a smooth round-edged object (such as a spoon) to apply short brisk strokes to that area. This creates red patches of skin (called "Sha"); detoxifying your blood and restoring the healthy flow if Qi (energy) to the area. There is no pain involved, and the Sha will fade in 2 to 3 days. But the sense of health and vitality you experience from it will last much longer.
Microneedling is a facial acupuncture treatment I perform using an Aculift MicroPen. The AcuLift MicroPen system uses very fine, sterile micro-needles to penetrate the skin just deep enough to stimulate collagen and elastin production without permanent injury to the skin.
Aging results in a natural breakdown of collagen and elastin causing the skin to develop wrinkles. Microneedling can reduce wrinkles, improve the skin’s texture and color, and treat scarring. It also significantly enhances the effectiveness of serums and other skincare products as it promotes their absorption into the skin.
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Custom Yoga and Meditation
A custom one-on-one yoga session allows you to work on the poses and stretches that make sense for you on your schedule and at your own pace. These private sessions allow you to ease into yoga in a safer manner, with proper alignment and a clear focus on your goals and needs.
When the rest of the class already knows what to do, you may be struggling to keep up. But with a private yoga instructor, you won’t be left behind. In fact, the class is all about YOU. Perhaps you’ve tried a few different yoga classes and have simply struggled to find one that feels like a good fit for you.
Custom Yoga and Meditation
A custom one-on-one yoga session allows you to work on the poses and stretches that make sense for you on your schedule and at your own pace. These private sessions allow you to ease into yoga in a safer manner, with proper alignment and a clear focus on your goals and needs.
When the rest of the class already knows what to do, you may be struggling to keep up. But with a private yoga instructor, you won’t be left behind. In fact, the class is all about YOU. Perhaps you’ve tried a few different yoga classes and have simply struggled to find one that feels like a good fit for you.
During your one-on-one session, I will determine what you’re looking for and will craft a class that fits your needs. I can modify your poses and select ones that work around your particular challenges. This is also great for people who find it difficult to do certain poses due to injury or mobility problems.
The benefits of regular meditation have been studied and enumerated by the scientific community. The difficult part is learning what type of meditation appeals to you and finding a way to incorporate this into your life. There are many different types of meditation, some involving movement, and others stillness. Creating a practice that suits you is important. Being flexible with what works for you at different times of the day or of life can be key.
Meditation can be defined in many ways; one beautiful definition of meditation is: “Meditation refers to a family of techniques which have in common a conscious attempt to focus attention in a non-analytical way and an attempt not to dwell on discursive, ruminating thought” (Shapiro 1982)
I believes that there is a yoga practice and a meditation practice for everyone, and I can help you find out what works for you.