Acupuncture. Herbs. Customized.
ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture is one of the methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine that involve stimulating specific points on the body to treat various health conditions. Thin, sterile needles stimulate nerves, muscles, and fascia, activating the body's natural healing mechanisms, stimulating circulation and activating the nervous system and communicating with the brain and hormonal centers. Other techniques such as cupping or acupressure can also be used. Most patients enjoy the very relaxing experience while getting help for specific issues.
Find Lasting Relief From Common Discomforts Naturally
Transform Your Health With Traditional Wisdom & Modern Science
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Although many people have heard of some of the herbs used in Asian medicine such as ginseng, goji berries, and ginger, the complexity and power of the combined formulas is generally not known. For example we routinely use 3 types of curcumin, not just the turmeric that most people know. And common spices and teas like cinnamon, fennel, and mint are used in very specific ways. We combine these with mineral substances such as mother of pearl and amber as well as other not commonly known tree leaves and branches and barks and roots and grasses. The art and science of constructing and applying these formulas is deep and has an ongoing history of over 2000 years.
HERBAL MEDICINE
2000 Years Wisdom/ Acupuncture techniques and time-tested Chinese herbal formulas
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Mortar and Pestle Image - Herbal Formulas Customized For Your Unique Constitution and Condition
Time-tested quality Chinese Herbal Ingredients that are uniquely formulated to you
Individually Formulated Healing Herbs in Tea Form
Time-tested Formulations for Unique Conditions
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CONDITIONS TREATED
We have successfully treated a large variety of health issues:
Stress
PMS, Fertility, Peri-menopausal and Menopausal Hormonal issues
Digestive issues
Prostatitis and Urination issues
Migraine and other Headaches
Sinus and Allergy-related issues
Flu and Common Cold symptoms
Coughs including Covid and Long-Covid symptom alleviation
Pain including of the Low Back, Neck, Knee, Shoulder, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Autoimmune issues
Cancer Treatment Side Effects
and many others
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your first session will start with an evaluation of what will be best for your needs - herbs, acupuncture, or both. After doing traditional pulse diagnosis and looking at your tongue and listening to your main health complaints and goals, I will present a plan.
Tongue diagnosis used to be part of conventional medical diagnosis before the use of modern imaging devices. I learn a lot of information about your microbiome and GI tract and also inflammation in various parts of the body.
If we choose to do acupuncture I will also look at and palpate (touch diagnosis) your back and abdomen and arms and legs below the elbow and the knee.
On the first treatment I typically go only as fast as the patient is comfortable because many people are a little anxious. (Will it hurt? Where will he put the needle? How many?)
Most people are pleasantly surprised that for the most part the needles, although there might be a slight stick some times, are not a big deal. And then most patients get very relaxed and many take a short nap or lightly doze as the magic begins to happen.
CUSTOM FORMULAS
When I create an herbal formula I take into account your particular health issue and place it in the context of your overall constitution. If I am treating you for back pain or a headache or digestive issues, I will take into account your age, weight, body temperature, etc. I will also consider the quality of the pain and timing and probable cause. I will also confirm what medications you are on and if you have any allergies. Sometimes I will make a formula on the spot, but some times I will consult many reference books and current medical research before tailoring the formula to you. For long standing chronic conditions I often start with a four month plan. For acute issues like colds, coughs, bell's palsy, headaches, etc., the length of treatment will be only as long as symptoms last. This is not a one pill for every ill approach; this is customized care.
I use granular formulas. This is quickly becoming the world standard because you can just mix the powder into a small amount of water and drink it down. One of the differences between personalized herbal formulas and modern supplements as used in functional medicine and naturopathy is that there is usually only one combined formula. You don't have to take 15 different capsules and pills.