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ACUPUNCTURE
Initial Acupuncture — 140
Follow-Up Acupuncture — 90
Initial Acupuncture appointments are approximately 90 minutes and include a medical history review and treatment. A physical exam and necessary orthopedic tests are administered, and - once complete - your Chinese medicine diagnosis is discussed and a treatment plan is presented for your input and approval.
Follow-up Acupuncture appointments are 45-60 minutes and include a progress check, acupuncture and adjunct treatment therapies (see below for more information), as necessary: Cupping, Gua Sha, Tui Na, Moxibustion, and Herbal Medicine consult*.
*Does not include the cost of herbs.
HERBAL MEDICINE
w/ Acupuncture — Included w/ Acupuncture, as needed
As herbs enhance and expedite the healing process by nourishing and redistributing essential substances of the body, many appointments will involve both nutritional and herbal recommendations taking into account the Chinese medicine diagnosis and patient’s medical history/ medication list.
Though not all patients will be candidates for herbal medicine, you will still be informed of your diagnosis and how to nourish yourself in support of these goals.
*Does not include the cost of herbs.
TREATMENT PACKAGES
Package discounts are available to established patients. Give us a call or drop a line to see if this makes sense for your family’s needs.
ADJUNCT therapies
cupping
Cupping is a technique used to release muscle tension, increase circulation in the underlying tissue, disperse swelling, direct toxins out of the tissue, reduce fever, and activate the lymphatic system.
Cupping is used for many conditions where there is stagnation and pain, and is most often used for back and shoulder pain, asthma, bronchitis, and headaches.
Cupping can often leave red or bruise-like marks that may last for several days after treatment.
gua sha
Gua Sha is a technique used to open the pores to release the exterior - mimicking the effect of sweating - to expel an acute cold/flu, improve circulation, and move congested fluids out of the tissues and muscles to be expelled by the body. This is accomplished using a smooth-edged instrument being scraped across the skin to elicit raised, red marks (sha).
This practice is often used for pain, tenderness and muscle tension associated with acute or chronic disorders, and also to treat and prevent the common cold, flu, bronchitis, and asthma, as suggested above.
Like cupping, gua sha can often leave red or bruise-like marks that may last for several days after treatment.
tui na
Tui na is a Chinese bodywork therapy designed to improve circulation, increase range of motion and nerve and pain regulation.
This therapy also assists in physical rehabilitation and is effective in the treatment of muscles, tendons and ligaments. Internally, tui na treats stress-related disorders of the digestive, respiratory, and reproductive systems.
Cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, and tui na are a collection of external medicine often used in various combinations with acupuncture.
treatment Packages*
*Packages discounts are available to established patients.
Give us a call or drop a line to see if this makes sense for your family’s needs.