TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
A thorough consultation and exam assessing the energetic balance of the patient. Organ systems and meridians are evaluated to determine a constitutional diagnosis of the patient’s disease or disharmony. Eastern principles of yin/yang and the 5 elements are included. A tongue analysis and pulse evaluation are specific to the Chinese examination. The TCM diagnosis determines the treatment goals.

ACUPUNCTURE
This element of the TCM health system is several thousand years old. Fine, sterile needles are inserted into specific points on the meridians, or energy channels of the body, as treatment for diseases and energetic imbalances. Acupuncture helps the body maintain homeostasis and equilibrium. It is very effective for pain control.

AURICULAR THERAPY
Ear acupuncture with points that correlate to different organ systems and body parts. It may be used alone or in conjunction with acupuncture.

DETOX ACUPUNCTURE
The use of Auricular (ear) acupuncture points to assist in the detox and withdrawal from addictive substances including drugs, alcohol, nicotine and food.

ELECTRO ACUPUNCTURE
Electric current is applied to acupuncture needles to strengthen and alter the nature of stimulation of the acupuncture treatment. This enhances the secretion of endorphins and natural painkillers.

CUPPING
Glass cups with suction are placed over the acupuncture points or areas where there is pain, tension and swelling. It releases spasm and removes toxins from the area.

MOXIBUSTION
Application of heat to a specific area of the body for the purpose of treating imbalance and disharmony. It enhances the acupuncture treatment by increasing the QI in the area. This is done by burning an aromatic herb over the acupuncture points.

TUI NA
Chinese massage techniques along acupuncture points and meridians.

GUA SHA
Chinese porcelain spoon is scraped along the meridians to stimulate the removal of toxins causing infections.

QI GONG
An ancient Chinese system of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation, which builds and improves the circulation of QI (the life energy) in and around the body.

ORIENTAL MEDICINE NUTRITIONAL THERAPY
The recommendation of specific foods for their energetic properties that will balance out a person’s energetic disharmony. For example, a person with excess cold symptoms may be prescribed foods that have a warming effect.

ORENTAL MEDICINE HERBAL PRESCRIPTION
Specific herbal formulations to energetically harmonize a person’s constitution. These formulas are custom blended for each person and may be in the form of teas, capsules and tinctures. Yin/Yang and the 5 element theory are used to classify the pattern and to determine the proper the formula.

CHAKRA BALANCING
Chakras are the 7 energy centers associated with different physical, emotional and spiritual states. Balancing may be done with acupuncture, essential oils and manual therapies to create proper flow and alignment throughout the body.