You are living your best life when your mind and body are balanced

Acupuncture is the painless insertion of fine sterile needles at specific points on the body which can effect healing change. Acupuncture is described by patients as an achy, electric, heavy, or warm sensation. A typical acupuncture treatment involves the insertion of needles into 6-8 acupuncture points. Depending on the condition being treated, the needles will be left in the body ranging from 15-45 minutes.

Acupuncture allows your body to go into a deep state of relaxation where healing can occur. In the stressful lives that we lead this is important, since the body does its best healing when it is relaxed.

Chinese culture has used different parts of plants and minerals for thousands of years for medicinal purposes. It is believed that to heal, you need to support the physical body with acupuncture, as well as nurture the body with herbal medicine. In most cases, you need both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in order to heal.

Herbal treatment is very effective and absolutely safe when accurately prescribed and taken according to directions. Each person requires an individualized formula to address his or her unique situation. In our dispensary we offer granules (a fine powder) which are easy to take and provide the nutrients our bodies need in order to heal.

You have heard many times before that “you are what you eat”. The Chinese believe this as well. They observed thousands of years ago that what you take in from the external environment can effect the state of your internal environment. Thus, food is seen as medicine. As part of your Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment plan, we will discuss foods that will support the healing of your condition and ones that may be getting in the way. We will also discuss vitamins and other supplements that may support you on your journey to health.  

Many of us lead hectic, frenetic lifestyles which can contribute to patterns of disharmony in our bodies. Eventually the repetition of such patterns may lead to physical symptoms of discord and disease. One of the tenets of TCM is to look at the whole person, the internal and external environments which may be creating the physical symptoms. How we live our lives and deal with stress has a major affect on our bodies and its ability to heal. We may suggest adding yoga, tai qi, qi gong, or meditation to your weekly routine, as these practices support the healing process.