Acupuncture
Acupuncture involves the insertion of sterile, extremely thin needles into the body to facilitate healing and is based in both ancient Chinese medicine and validated by current research. A full history and exam will proceed all first time acupuncture treatments to be able to create and individualized treatment plan for each client.
An acupuncture treatment is usually very relaxing and CAN include other modalities such as acupressure, ear seeds, fire cupping, moxibustion, gua sha, essential oils, Tui Na (Chinese massage), heat, castor oil hot packs, guided meditation and lifestyle recommendations as seen appropriate by the practitioner. The benefits of acupuncture can include improved digestion, sleep, a sense of relaxation, decreased anxiety and depression, decrease pain, improved bodily functions such as metabolism, fertility, balanced hormones and in increase in a sense of well being and empowerment.