How does acupuncture work?
Where Qi flows blood goes – if either stagnates in an area then the patient experiences sharp or dull pains. Acupuncture and herbs ultimately are designed to move qi and blood while supporting metabolic functions to promote healing.
What is Qi?
My first acupuncture teacher put it succinctly – “Qi is stuff”. Most Westerners identify it as energy of one sort or another, but this negates the physicality of Qi.
Does Acupuncture hurt?
It can for people in the West who stiffen at the thought of needles, but if done in Japanese style then you shouldn’t feel the needle go in or come out.
Are herbs safe?
Most definitely. Sometimes an herb may not agree with the stomach, or a rare allergic reaction can occur. Very few herbs have contraindications or negative side effects in the formulas we offer from the classic texts.
Deep Tissue
A slower stroke with deep pressure. Great for removal of trigger points, and chronic adhesions.
NMT/Neuromuscular
A stretching-based style that uses physical therapy tricks to get muscles to release without the need for deep work in the muscle.
Shiatsu
A Japanese-based style emphasized by slow broad pressure with the hands or feet.
Swedish
A style of light pressure with sweeping strokes that most people are accustomed to.
Thai/Yoga
An Ayruvedic technique akin to yoga where the practitioner takes you into the stretch.
TuiNa
A medical massage technique from China on specific acupoints.
Pregnancy Massage
A safe massage for the aches and pains associated with pregnancy.
What is CranioSacral Therapy?
CranioSacral Therapy is a light, gentle therapy that works with the tissues and fluids surrounding the brain and spinal cord as well as soft tissue restrictions throughout the body. It works with the body’s ability to correct and heal itself and is appropriate for all ages because of its gentle nature.
What can Energy Medicine treat?
Energy Healing can focus your metabolic processes to speed healing from injury, clear your mind and focus your thoughts, and promote emotional and spiritual growth at your own pace.
What is Energy Medicine and how does it work?
Energy healing... Everything that is living pulses with energy field. A healthy Human energy field emanates from your spine 3 to 4 feet as a sphere. There are also multiple energy centers on your spine. When the human energy field becomes depleted or distorted due to a physical, emotional or mental trauma this can cause a distortion or depletion structure that can eventually be harmful for your well-being. A trained energy healing practitioner through the careful placement of hands in the field can realign and revitalize the field.
Deep Tissue
A slower stroke with deep pressure. Great for removal of trigger points, and chronic adhesions.
NMT/Neuromuscular
A stretching-based style that uses physical therapy tricks to get muscles to release without the need for deep work in the muscle.
Shiatsu
A Japanese-based style emphasized by slow broad pressure with the hands or feet.
Swedish
A style of light pressure with sweeping strokes that most people are accustomed to.
Thai/Yoga
An Ayruvedic technique akin to yoga where the practitioner takes you into the stretch.
TuiNa
A medical massage technique from China on specific acupoints.
Pregnancy Massage
A safe massage for the aches and pains associated with pregnancy.
Deep Tissue
A slower stroke with deep pressure. Great for removal of trigger points, and chronic adhesions.
NMT/Neuromuscular
A stretching-based style that uses physical therapy tricks to get muscles to release without the need for deep work in the muscle.
Shiatsu
A Japanese-based style emphasized by slow broad pressure with the hands or feet.
Swedish
A style of light pressure with sweeping strokes that most people are accustomed to.
Thai/Yoga
An Ayruvedic technique akin to yoga where the practitioner takes you into the stretch.
TuiNa
A medical massage technique from China on specific acupoints.
Pregnancy Massage
A safe massage for the aches and pains associated with pregnancy.
What is Reiki?
Reiki is an ancient Japanese technique for total relaxation and stress reduction. The word “Reiki” is made up of two Japanese words: “Rei” is translated as “God’s Wisdom” or “Higher Power” “Ki is translated “Life Force Energy” So, Reiki is “Spiritually-guided Life-force Energy”. It is a simple, natural, and safe technique of spiritual healing and self-improvement. “Dis-ease” and other symptoms occur when we are “out of balance”. Reiki is a method for balancing our energies in a holistic approach: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.
What are the benefits of Reiki?
It offers relief of stress, anxiety and pain. The techniques heal the cause and eliminate the effects of imbalances, reduce emotional blockages, balance your body’s energies, and energizes you quickly and safely. Reiki promotes relaxation and rejuvenation, assists the body in cleansing toxins, and promotes parasympathetic activity when feelings of helpless and powerlessness occur during disease and crisis situations. Reiki feels like warm, gentle rays of sunshine flowing through you and surrounding you – healing your mind, body, and spirit.
What can Chiropractic treat?
Chiropractic treats misalignments of the spinal column, cranium and the extremities. This would include acute and chronic disc pain, sciatica or arm pain, lumbar or cervical degenerative conditions, scoliosis, migraine, or tension headaches.
How do I find the right Chiropractor for me?
Many times it is best to find a Chiropractor by referral from one of your friends who have been treated successfully for similar conditions as yourself. Other good referrals sources are your medical doctor, massage therapist, personal trainer or acupuncturist. Checking a Chiropractors area of specialty is important. If you are interested in sports chiropractic, nutrition or rehabilitation it would be in your best interest to find someone with compatible training.
Chiropractic care |
Initial exam: Based on Complexity || Maintenance Appointment: $70 |
Laser Therapy/Ultrasound |
Individual Session/ $25 (no charge with chiro appt.) |
Applied Kinesiology |
Muscle Testing for Food & Environmental Allergies/ $75 |
Nutritional Counceling/Supplement Diagnosis |
Initial Evaluation/ $75 ——Followup Consultation/ $50 Advanced Body Chem Testing/ $125 |
Egoscue Method |
Initial Evaluation/ $75 Follow-up Session (2-8 menus) / $25 |
Deep Tissue
A slower stroke with deep pressure. Great for removal of trigger points, and chronic adhesions.
NMT/Neuromuscular
A stretching-based style that uses physical therapy tricks to get muscles to release without the need for deep work in the muscle.
Shiatsu
A Japanese-based style emphasized by slow broad pressure with the hands or feet.
Swedish
A style of light pressure with sweeping strokes that most people are accustomed to.
Thai/Yoga
An Ayruvedic technique akin to yoga where the practitioner takes you into the stretch.
TuiNa
A medical massage technique from China on specific acupoints.
Pregnancy Massage
A safe massage for the aches and pains associated with pregnancy.