1. Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an effective form of health
care that has evolved into a complete and holistic medical system. An
acupuncturist will place fine, sterile needles at specific acupoints on the
body and this activates the body's Qi (energy) and promotes natural healing by
enhancing recuperative power, immunity and physical and emotional health. It
also can improve overall function and well-being. It is a safe, painless and
effective way to treat a wide variety of medical problems.
Acupuncture is
recognized by the National Institues of Health (NIH) and World Health
Organization (WHO) as effective in treating these conditions:
Addiction- Alcohol, Drug, Smoking
Anxiety/
Arthritis/ Asthma
Bronchitis
Chronic fatigue/ Colitis/ Common cold/
Constipation
Dental pain/ Depression/ Diarrhea/ Digestive
trouble/ Dizziness/ Dysentery
Emotional problems/ Eye problems
Facial palsy/ Tics/ Fatigue/ Fertility/
Fibromyalgia
Gingivitis
Headache/ Hiccoughs
Incontinence/ Indigestion/ Irritable bowel
syndrome
Lower back pain
Menopause/ Menstrual irregularities/
Migraine/ Morning sickness
Nausea/ Osteoarthritis/ Pain/ PMS/ Pneumonia
Reproductive problems/ Rhinitis
Sciatica/ Seasonal affective disorder/
Shoulder pain/ Sinusitis/
Sleep disturbances/ Smoking cessation/ Sore throat/
Stress
Tennis elbow/ Trigeminal neuralgia/ Vomiting/
Wrist pain
2. Cupping
Cupping is a therapy designed to stimulate
the flow of blood and Qi within the superficial muscle layers. It is used for
sore muscles, tension, neck pain and the common cold. In this therapy,
acupuncturist will place small glass or plastic "cups" over specific
areas of the body. A vacuum is created under the cup using heat or suction.
3. Moxibustion
Moxibustion is a treatment that uses a herb
called mugwort. It may be burned on the handle of a needle, above the skin, on
salt or on a slice of ginger or using moxa pot. This is used to "warm" acupuncture
points or areas in order to build immunity, relieve cold and quicken the healing process.
4. Gua Sha
Gua sha is another technique used to release
muscle tension, tightness and constriction. A specialized tool is used to
gently scrape or rub the skin over a problem area. Gua sha feels a bit like a
deep massage. This may leave some slight redness that will quickly dissipate.
5. Tuina
Tuina is a massage technique that moves Qi in
various parts of the body. It is used to relieve muscle pain, tension and
inflammation and to heal injuries.
6. Chinese
herbal formula
Herbs can be a powerful adjunct to
acupuncture care. They are used to strengthen, build and support the body or to
clear it of excess problems like a cold, fever or acute pain. It is suggested that you
build up your internal strength so you can receive the full benefits
acupuncture has to offer.
- Usually packed decoction/ powder/pill form
- specially formulated ointment for skin problem
7. Beauty
therapy
Cosmetic acupuncture is an effective, non-surgical treatment to reduce the signs of aging. The acupuncturist will place very fine disposable needles into the acupoints on the face and this stimulates local circulation to the face and collagen production which will fill out fine wrinkles, brighten and firm the skin.
8. Weight Management
Weight management program consist of body shaping+acupuncture+ herbal tea/medicine. weight management treatment offered in 6-10 session package depending on patient's choice and/or physical condition of the patient.