Therapeutic Services Overview
Acupuncture
As a science and an art, methods of treatment in acupuncture may vary from the traditional to the most modern. Treatment is individualized and tailored to meet the patient's needs. The patient is treated with a combination of body, mind and soul and not simply symptoms. Our clinic offers a sterile, relaxing, and safe acupuncture environment with certification from the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists. Our professionals are specialized in acupuncture to address a wide variety of disorders including:
- Eye, Nose, Ear, and Throat Disorders
- Headaches (including migraines)
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Neurological and Muscular Disorders
- Bronchial Asthma
Acupuncture at our clinic can also treat minor disturbances in health (undetected by other methods of diagnosis), and which could turn into a serious and easily recognized disease if they remained untreated.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbs are a combination of natural plant, animal and mineral substances used to heal and balance the human body, mind and emotions. Herbs can help balance the organ's yin and yang and invigorate the Qi and blood. Chinese herbs treat both the symptoms and root cause. It is a step-by-step treatment process that works steadily and gradually to heal the patient. Furthermore, the herbs have minimal side effects and do not leave any toxic residue in the body. In combination, acupuncture and Chinese herbs will increase the effectivenessof the treatment and the healing process.
Massage Therapy
Tui Na massage is an ancient practice that has been used in China for about 2,000 years. It focuses on stimulating the flow of Qi to restore balance in the body and revitalize positive energy. This type of massage uses a variety of hand techniques such as rolling, friction, pressing and kneading—similar to Western massage. Tui Na also incorporates other manipulation techniques including acupuncture and acupressure. Muscles are targeted at different acupressure points throughout the body, just like in acupuncture, to remove blockages and rejuvenate the flow of Qi vital energy. You will leave your massage session feeling loose, refreshed, and energized!
Treatment of Infertility
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine have been used to support fertility for several thousand years. Recent clinical studies have shown that they can be helpful in aiding modern reproductive techniques such as In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF).
These are goals of acupuncture treatment and IVF:
- To improve the function of the ovaries to produce better quality eggs
- To regulate hormones to produce a larger number of follicles
- To promote uterine relaxation and reduce stress level
- To increase blood flow to the pelvic region in order to optimize receptivity of embryo implants
- To lessen side effects of drugs
- To prevent miscarriages
Acupuncture can be helpful for the following conditions which can attribute to infertility:
- Hormonal imbalance
- Uterine fibroid
- Ovarian cyst
- Anovulation
- Luteal phase defect
- Tubal blockage
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
Many reasons can cause infertility according to Chinese Medicine. It can be due to a liver or kidney imbalance, Qi stagnation or Blood deficiency. By inserting needles into the acupuncture points in the body, it can balance internal organ disharmony thus restoring optimal energy and blood flow. When the body's Yin/Yang is returned to balance, it is able to support the process of conception and pregnancy.