Acupuncture can treat a myriad of conditions and is a strong preventative medicine when practiced regularly. It is powerful tool to treat the body as a whole, promoting physical, mental, and emotional health.
Acupuncture works by regulating the movement of Qi. In activating Qi, the body’s own recuperative power is stimulated.
The suction and movement of cups on the skin, mobilizes blood and lymph flow below. Cupping is a myofacial release technique that promotes healing, reduces pain, and can helps release harmful toxins.
Cupping triggers the lymphatic system, clears the blood vessels and activates the skin, helping to increase circulation in the body, thereby improving Qi flow to relax the body and to release constraint.
Gua sha is a traditional Chinese method of increasing blood circulation and removing toxins and lymph fluid from the body.
The superficial, broken blood vessels activate an anti-inflammatory and immune response, which improves blood and lymphatic circulation, release pain, and reduce tension, and can also enrich the skin’s appearance.
A cross between physiotherapy, shiatsu and acupressure Tui Na, or tuina, uses the hands to massage soft tissue, acupressure, and manipulation techniques to realign muscles and ligaments.
The aim of Tuina massage is to create harmony by removing blockages and disturbances that manifest as illness, pain, disease and emotional problems.
Vibration is an integral part of how energy moves through our bodies.
Using tuning forks during treatments can facilitate a natural flow of Qi in the body and to further calm the nervous system for a relaxing and grounding experience.
Moxibustion is a technique that involves burning a Chinese herb called Moxa (Mugwort) over acupuncture points to help treat deficiencies, increase Qi flow, and provide internal warmth to the body.
It strengthens the immune and circulatory system and is particularly effective in treating infertility, arthritis, asthma, fatigue, and chronic pain.
