TREATMENTS
The ideal goal of any treatment journey is to use the techniques of acupuncture and/or herbs to give your body the chance it needs to recover and heal. As you're feeling better, we then phase out treatment until you don't need it anymore, or we find a maintenance rhythm that works for you and your lifestyle.
ACUPUNCTURE
I use a combination of acupuncture techniques that I've learned over the years and continue to study and upskill on a regular basis.
Acupuncture is all about regulating healthy flow within the body, primarily by removing restrictions or obstructions within the tissue planes. Depending on the focus, that could mean promoting blood flow to an area, working on healthy nervous system function, restoring flexibility to muscles and fascia, or all of the above.
Throughout its long history, acupuncture was used as a primary treatment modality for most health concerns, because of this it is a versatile method that can be tailored to support you whether you’re coming in with a simple pain or injury, or you're suffering from a more complex chronic health condition.
In the clinic I use a blend of traditional and modern techniques to best meet my clients needs. Depending on what we’re working on together, I may use any combination of traditional acupuncture, trigger point needling (or dry needling), motor point acupuncture, electroacupuncture, moxibustion (moxa), cupping, gua sha and acupressure release.
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CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE
Where appropriate Chinese herbal medicine can help compliment your treatment journey. Herbs can be particularly important for certain cases, especially when dealing with systemic and complex conditions, such as:
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Complex chronic health conditions (autoimmunity, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, etc)
Chronic digestive issues
Menstrual irregularities
Menopause
Skin conditions
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Most herbal formulas used come in capsule or pill form, making it easier and more convenient to take. As you progress, your prescription may change and be adjusted as you improve until ideally you don't need the herbs anymore.
