Acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years, and is one of the key modalities of East Asian Medicine. Of the 360+ acupuncture points on the body, your acupuncturist typically selects 10-20 points to use for a single treatment. Acupuncture is performed by inserting very fine, sterile needles into carefully selected acupoints in order to influence the physiological functioning of the body, restore balance, and promote overall health and vitality. Once the needles are placed, most patients feel a sense of deep relaxation and often fall asleep.

Cupping therapy uses glass or plastic cups to create a suction on the skin, lift the muscles and fascia to draw out toxins, and stimulate the flow of Qi and blood. By releasing stagnation in the body, we promote the circulation of healthy, new blood to the area. Cupping is an effective treatment to release muscle tension, reduce adhesions, break up phlegm, and is also used for facial rejuvenation. Gua Sha is another form of manual therapy, where we use the smooth edge of a gua sha tool to scrape out the skin to improve circulation, draw out toxins, and to initiate the body’s natural healing response. 

Moxibustion is a technique that involves the burning of dried mugwort (moxa) to stimulate acupuncture points on the body. This warming therapy is used to enhance the flow of Qi, improve circulation, and promote healing. Moxibustion can be applied directly to the skin or indirectly using tools such as moxa sticks or cones. It is commonly utilized to address various conditions, including pain, digestive issues, and gynecological disorders.

Chinese herbal medicine, like acupuncture, has been used for thousands of years to treat a wide range of conditions. These remedies can be prescribed in different forms such as pills, powders, decoctions, topical patches or liniments, or tinctures. We commonly prescribe herbs to treat both acute and chronic conditions such as: allergies, anxiety, dermatological issues, digestive issues, fatigue, fertility support, hormone regulation, immune support, and sleep problems. 

Microneedling, or collagen induction therapy, is a minimally invasive facial rejuvenation treatment. It stimulates the skin’s natural healing process to remodel the skin by enhancing production of collagen and elastin, which helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone and texture, and minimize the appearance of acne scars. This all-encompassing session combines body acupuncture and Microneedling. Each session includes the application of Hyaluronic Acid Serum and a Healing Facial Mask, and LED light therapy to enhance the rejuvenating effects.