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Treatments

Acupuncture

In a very simplistic way, acupuncture is this ancient practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate energy flow and restore balance. It is used to treat pain, stress, and numerous health conditions.

Chinese Herbs and Formulas

Oriental herbal medicine uses a wide variety of natural herbs and plant-based remedies to treat various health conditions following the most robust principles of materia medica. These herbal formulations are often customized for each individual to address their unique health needs. They are used to boost the immune system, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, and balance hormones.

Cupping

By placing cups on the skin to create suction, the body restores blood flow, reduces inflammation, stretches and relaxes muscles and fascia, and overall healing is promoted.

Cupping therapy involves placing cups on the skin to create suction. This suction is thought to improve blood flow, reduce inflammation, and promote relaxation. It’s commonly used to relieve muscle tension, pain, and stiffness. The cups can be made of glass, bamboo, or silicone, and the therapy can leave temporary marks on the skin that look like bruises, which are considered a normal part of the process.

Massage / Tuina / Guasha

Tuina and Gua Sha are traditional Chinese healing techniques used to promote health and well-being. Both methods are often combined with other treatments like acupuncture and herbal medicine to provide a holistic approach to health care, addressing physical ailments and restoring balance within the body.

Tuina is a form of therapeutic massage that involves applying pressure to specific points on the body using hands and fingers. This technique aims to balance the flow of Qi (vital energy) and is effective in treating musculoskeletal conditions such as back pain and joint stiffness.

Gua Sha involves using a smooth-edged tool to scrape the skin in long strokes, improving blood flow and reducing inflammation by breaking up stagnant energy. This technique is commonly used to treat chronic pain, respiratory issues, and digestive disorders.

Moxibustion

Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy that involves burning the herb mugwort to apply heat to specific points on the body. The heat generated by burning mugwort penetrates deeply into the body, providing therapeutic benefits. Moxibustion offers various health benefits, including pain relief, improved circulation, boosted immunity, digestive health, and menstrual health.

Electrical Stimulation

Electroacupuncture is a modern variation of traditional acupuncture that involves the use of small electrical currents to enhance the therapeutic effects of needle insertion. During a session, needles are inserted into specific acupoints on the body, and then a mild electrical current is passed through the needles using a device.

Electroacupuncture is commonly used to treat chronic pain, musculoskeletal issues, and neurological conditions. It enhances the body's natural healing processes by improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and promoting the release of endorphins.

Auricular Acupuncture

Auricular acupuncture, also known as ear acupuncture, is a therapeutic technique based on the idea that the ear is a microsystem reflecting the entire body. By stimulating specific points on the ear, practitioners aim to treat various health conditions and promote overall wellness. Thin needles, ear seeds, magnets, or electrical stimulation may be used to target these acupoints.

Auricular acupuncture is effective for managing pain, reducing stress and anxiety, aiding in addiction treatment, improving sleep, supporting digestive health, and assisting with weight management.

Nutrition

In Oriental medicine, diet is considered a crucial aspect of health. Dietary therapy involves using food as a form of medicine. The principles are based on the idea that different foods have specific properties that can either enhance or hinder health. The goal is to create a balanced diet that supports overall health and addresses specific health issues.

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