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Non-Needle Treatments

Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese Herbal Medicine is a natural, safe, effective way to treat many acute and chronic diseases. Herbal medicine is effective at boosting the body's function to restore and heal itself. Chinese herbs have been used for thousands of years to treat conditions such as infertility, pregnancy & postpartum support, irregular menstruation, insomnia, hormone imbalances, digestive disorders, respiratory disorders, arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, and many, many more conditions.
Chinese medicine can also assist in decreasing Western medication side effects when using multiple medications. It is important to consult with a Certified Chinese Herbalist to develop a specialized formula to treat your conditions. Call us to schedule your free consultation to see how Chinese Herbs can benefit you.
Cupping
Cupping is like a very deep tissue massage. The cup is most commonly applied to the back or neck using suction to treat the affected area. This vacuum effect draws the skin into the cup. Cupping increases movement of fresh blood to the area, release of toxins, stimulates acupuncture points, increases circulation of blood and lymph, relaxes tight muscles, and reduces inflammation.
Cupping is commonly used for various conditions in the body such as: back and neck tension, sciatic and leg pain, and fibromyalgia. It can also be a great benefit to conditions such as menstrual problems and digestive issues such as stomach ache, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Moxibustion
Moxa has a special effect to stimulate and maintain white blood cells, whose job is to ward off infection. It has been shown to activate the function of lymphatic tissues that produce white blood cells such as: bone marrow, spleen, tonsils, lymph nodes, and thymus tissue. Moxa can also increase the speed in which the white blood cells travel to the injured area. When there is a deficiency in the body this is often connected with a lowered immune system. Moxabustion is an excellent method to use for prevention of illness, as well as the treatment of a lowered immune system. Moxa is especially effective in generating healthy blood, body fluids, and vitality of body functions.
Mineral Infrared Therapy Lamp (TDP)
The mineral infrared lamp (TDP) has won many international awards for its effectiveness in treating diverse medical conditions. When the lamp is heated it emits electromagnetic waves in the infrared range, stimulating the body to heal by influencing the body's own trace minerals. The cells below the skin then absorb these trace minerals. Functions of the mineral infrared lamp include: acceleration of decomposition of unstable or dead cells, balancing the nervous system, decreasing inflammation or edema, improving microcirculation, increasing enzyme activity, easing pain, promoting cell growth, and promoting metabolism. Illnesses that respond well to mineral infrared therapy: acute diarrhea, angina, back pain, lumbago, Bell's palsy, burns, skin ulcers, chronic bronchitis, ear ache, insomnia, irregular menstruation, muscular pain, pelvic inflammation, prostatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, sisusitis, skin disorders such as eczema, alopecia, and injury to the soft tissue.
Chinese Massage & Acupressure
Chinese Massage called "tuina" is a safe, reliable, and remarkably effective treatment for many conditions. These techniques stimulate specific parts of the body which strengthen the body's resistance and eliminate toxin buildup. Generally speaking, common diseases of internal medicine, surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, five-sense organs and neurology respond very well to Chinese massage. Chinese massage therapy is especially effective for headache, stiff neck bulging disc, sprains and contusion of joints and limbs, gastritis, intestinal adhesion, and intestinal obstruction.
Mechanisms of Chinese Massage are: Increase blood circulation, promote tissue & recovery Increase pain tolerance Lengthen muscles & relieve spasms Separate adhesions and breaks up scaring Realignment of musculo-skeletal structures to aid recovery of function to tendon, joints & bones For a complete list of conditions Chinese Massage can benefit (click here)
Dietary Recommendations
Chinese Diet Therapy is a Safe and easy way to help bring the body back to balance. Diet therapy deals with the therapeutic properties of foods, their effects on health, and the therapeutic use of food in the prevention and treatment of illness. To maintain balance in the body it is best to eat foods that promote health and prevent and treat disease. There are many common foods and natural cures. As a general rule, moderation of meals and eating clean healthy food will promote health and provide the best diet hygiene.