Oriental Medicine

Acupuncture is an oriental medicine which uses fine needles to stimulate points in the meridian(energy channel) to accelerate healing. Effects of acupuncture are

• Promotes Muscle Relaxation
• Initiates healing process and enables your body to heal itself
• Increase Energy and Circulation
• Relieves Pain
• Improve Blood flow

Cupping is an oriental medicine which requires use of glass/plastic cup on skin surface to create suction like effect. Suction and negative pressure can help with

• loosening muscles
• encouraging blood flow
• detoxifying toxins in the body

Cups are stationed in one spot for 15-20 minutes or glide up and down to promote massage like effect in the muscle belly. You may experience round bruises, redness, or bruising over the affected area that may last 3 to 5 days. Following treatment you will be advised to keep the area covered and avoid windy conditions for a day or two.

Tui-Na/Therapeutic Massage is a body work which implies Oriental Medicine meridian/energy flow. It targets specific meridian which is used in combination with your acupuncture treatment as well specific condition such as musculoskeletal, digestive, and respiratory disorders.

• soft tissue massage to relieve muscle tightness
• acupressure to active flow of qi (energy) and open up blockages

Moxibustion is an Oriental Medicine which uses burning of mugwort (type of herb) to bring heat to the body which facilitates healing. It assists in flow of qi (energy), in strengthening the body, and in maintaining health. Generally, moxibustion is used in patients with cold or stagnant condition.

• Expels cold
• Bring warmth to the meridian
• Creates smoother flow of qi and blood

Herbal Medicine is an Oriental Medicine which incorporates plants, roots, minerals, and more to treat specific conditions. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines herbal medicines to include herbs, herbal materials, herbal preparations and finished herbal products that contain as active ingredients parts of plants, or other plant materials, or combinations. It can be consumed via pills, powder, and tea. It is crucial for your acupuncturist to correctly diagnose your condition (Oriental Medicine Diagnosis) in order to prescribe formula specific to you. Generally, herbal medicine is used for internal conditions and conjunction with your acupuncture treatments.