About My Practice
Acupuncture:
Acupuncture involves using the insertion of fine needles into specific points to stimulate and rebalance the body’s flow of Qi, encouraging the body’s natural healing power. The use of acupuncture therapy can support our best aspirations for ourselves and create a sense of well being. When we are at ease, we are able to stay connected to what has heart and meaning for us - instead of reacting or reverting to old patterns. When the obstructions or tensions are released, there’s more energy available to respond to what’s truly important.
Massage:
I use acupressure massage in each session to determine where there is tension and energy blockages in the body. This also informs me in diagnosing for acupuncture therapy. Massage also helps relax the person and opens the body.
Yoga Instruction:
Incorporating yoga therapy in my practice has allowed me to give a person some "take home" therapy that creates continuity between treatments as well as furthering the healing. I teach small classes from my studio as well as travel to corporate facilities for on site classes for employees during lunch or after work. Assisted living and skilled nursing facilities have also benefited from my traveling yoga classes.
How we work together
As each person’s constitution is different, I work with you, using the healing modalities of acupuncture, massage, yoga and lifestyle evaluation. We work with where you are, not where you “should be” . We explore what is sustainable in creating health and well being for you. This gentle approach fosters profound healing.
What does Chinese Medicine treat?
According to the National Institute of Health and the World Health Organization, acupuncture has proven effective in the treatment of many conditions, including:
| Musculoskeletal: | Neck pain and stiff neck, shoulder pain, back pain, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, fibromyalgia. |
| Neurological: | Headache, migraine, sciatica, peripheral neuropathy, trigeminal neuralgia, facial paralysis, stroke residual, incontinence, impotence. |
| Psycho-Emotional: | Stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia. |
| Gastrointestinal: | Abdominal pain, indigestion, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, hyperacidity, gastritis, ulcers. |
| Respiratory: | Common cold, bronchitis, cough, asthma, allergy. |
| Gynecological: | Irregular menstruation, menstrual cramps, PMS, amenorrhea, leucorrhea, infertility, menopausal syndrome. |
| Ear, Nose, Throat & Dental: | Sinusitis, rhinitis, sore throat, tinnitus, toothache. |
| Skin: | Acne, rashes, eczema, shingles. |
| Others: | Fatique, dizziness, addictive disorders, smoking cessation, diabetes, hypertension, weigh control, health maintenance. |