Techniques

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ACUPUNCTURE 

Acupuncture I have developed a gentle needle technique using the thinnest of needles. Most people experience only a quick prick or nothing at all. To be effective a “De Qi” sensation is sought at most points which will elicit a slight feeling of warmth, distention, tingling or pulling. Includes scalp acupuncture (for functional neurologic disorders, for instance) and auricular, ear, acupuncture as well as classic acupuncture. One relaxes with needles in place for 20 minutes.

Ear Acupuncture/ Auriculotherapy  This is a system with roots in traditional Chinese medicine and further systemetized by a French doctor named Nogier, and others.  It involves placing teeny needles in points on the ear, a microsystem for the entire body/mind.  It may treat all sorts of ailments and, like acupuncture, has the potential to be both a preventative and curative medicine.  See Ear Seeds, below. 

E-stim A gentle and efficient treatment. Micro-currents are attached to needles. For example, this is especially effective to dispel pain and aide muscle tone. The sensation is of slight vibration or nothing else but the usual relaxation of an acupuncture treatment. 

Facial Rejuvenation: Teeny bitsy Japanese needles are used.  By stimulating collagen production, blood and energy flow wrinkles, puffiness, fine lines, facial sagging and discoloration are reduced.  This treatment involves full body needling and is best in a set of 10 treatments, 2 times a week. 

NON-NEEDLE HEALING MODALITIES DURING  PANDEMIC TIMES

Ear Beads or Seeds: these are placed on acupoints on the ear. Although you generally don’t feel much they stimulate your body system to create balance and harmony. A non-needle approach that has been shown to be very effective in treating all sorts of disorders, from pain to PTSD, from asthma to anxiety. Ear therapy, auriculotherapy,  harmonizes the nervous system.  May be continued by Virtual Apt, after initial In-person.

Chinese Herbal Medicine:  Like eating well and taking the right nutritional supplements, Chinese herbal formulas are gentle and work over time. Changes are deep and lasting. May be continued by Virtual Apt, after initial In-person.

Moxa: This may be used to unblock and rid the body of invasive elements, but also to warm and revive deep within the body places which are, essentially, cold. So it is good for stiff muscles, also certain aging processes where to tap into the inner strength warming is needed.   

Cupping: Glass cups void of air are placed on the body creating a suction affect that many find very soothing. Cups are often used on the back, and ease muscular tension or soft tissue injuries anywhere. Helps also to rid the body of common cold, flu, or headaches, or a constitutional build up of heat, for example.  Not available at this time.

Shiatsu or Tui Na: Japanese or Chinese medical massage accompanies most treatments. From 5 to 30 minutes depending on appropriate prescription.  Not available at this time.

Guasha: Using special smooth tools an area is scraped to help ease pain and tension, or ease cold or headache symptoms, for instance. Often the back of the neck or back.   Not available at this time.

A plan: On your first and ongoing treatments we will look at foods and lifestyle habits to aide your healing. You may get a movement, sound or self-massage piece just for you and your needs.