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Chinese herbal medicine is a major aspect of traditional Chinese medicine, which focuses on restoring a balance of energy, body, and spirit to maintain health rather than treating a particular disease or medical condition. During your visit to my clinic you may be prescribed a herbal treatment. Chinese herbal formulas typically consist of two or more single herbs carefully chosen to enhance and balance one another while targeting both the symptoms and the underlying cause(s) of your condition. ...
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Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture, also known as Cosmetic Acupuncture, is a painless, non-surgical procedure that is effective in reducing the signs of aging. Hair-thin acupuncture needles are inserted in specific locations on the face, ears, neck, hands and feet based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The disposable needles are placed in energy channels (or meridians) that either begin or end on the face, or that work to modify the energy flow of a person's body. Therefore, a ...
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Traditional Chinese Medicine recognizes individuals, in respect to their health issues as well as their dietary considerations. There are no "one size fits all" herbal regiments or diets in TCM. Everything is tailored to the individual's needs, and it's recognized that individual needs can differ widely. I will work closely with you in balancing your diet to see if this has any affect on health issues that you are seeing me for. As your acupuncturist, I am concerned about your whole self , and in ...
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Acupuncture is a form of Chinese medicine that has been practiced for centuries. It's based on the theory that energy, called "Qi" (pronounced "chee"), flows through and around your body along pathways called meridians. Illness occurs when something blocks or unbalances your Qi. Acupuncture is a way to unblock or influence chi and help it flow back into ...
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Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves the burning of mugwort, a small, spongy herb, to facilitate healing. Moxibustion has been used throughout Asia for thousands of years; in fact, the actual Chinese character for acupuncture, translated literally, means "acupuncture-moxibustion." The purpose of moxibustion, as with most forms of traditional Chinese medicine, is to strengthen the blood, stimulate the flow of qi, and maintain general health. Moxibustion is a ...
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What is cupping? Cupping is a simple method of pulling stuck, stagnant, and congealed blood and fluids out of the injured area. Plastic or glass cups are placed on the skin and then applied using suction. Cups are kept on from three to fifteen minutes, according to the judgment of the acupuncturist. Cupping releases tight, painful muscles and increases blood circulation. How does cupping help my injury? After any injury, areas that you hurt are areas that now have a blockage of blood and ...
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Acupuncture detoxification is based on five points on the outer ear, theorized to be linked to systematic and emotional cleansing. Five stainless steel, one-time use needles are placed on these points. The basic premise of acupuncture detoxification is total body cleansing, without the need for further pharmaceuticals in the reduction of cravings, anxiety and sleep disturbance along the road to overall improvement of quality of life while battling drug addiction. Acupuncture detoxification is ...
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Gua Sha is a therapeutic technique used to resolve musculoskeletal pain and stiffness by increasing the movement of blood and lymph. Gua is translated as to scrape and Sha refers to redness. This technique involves moving a round edged tool across the surface of the skin with fast, firm pressure. After this procedure is performed, an area of raised, red petechiae will appear on the skin's surface. The redness should fade after 2-3 days. Gua Sha has also traditionally been used as ...
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We offer a wide range of waxing services, from quick and easy eyebrow touch-ups to full body hair removal. Waxing leaves your skin smooth for weeks, thus creating cleaner and more sanitary areas all over your body. Waxing along with exfoliating can help reduce ingrown hairs and eliminate razor bumps. When you wax, your hair grows back less dense; leaving your hair finer and softer. A common misconception is that your hair grows back thicker - this is absolutely not true. Is waxing ...
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