Body Acupuncture

Body acupuncture is the main form of acupuncture that has been practiced for thousands of years.  This consists of fine needle insertion into the body at specific points shown to be effective in treating health

problems. These points have been mapped by the Chinese for two thousand years. If you have more questions about the process and effects of acupuncture click on the following link, acupuncture frequently asked questions.

Electro-Acupuncture

Electro-acupuncture is a safe method that augments the use of regular acupuncture to restore health & well-being, and is particularly good for relieving pain.  This technique connects two needles and generates an gentle pulse between them.  This technique is pain-free, and feels like a soft tapping.  This is a very safe and effective method for treating many commons disorders such as: pain management, GI disorders, fertility, depression, and many other conditions. 

Microsystem Acupuncture - Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture

Auricular acupuncture is a method of diagnosing and treating through the microsystem of the ear.  It is one of the most useful microsystems because can be used for any patient regardless of the condition.  It is highly effective in adjusting the blood circulation throughout the body in a non-invasive manner.  It is effective in treating musculoskeletal, internal, emotional, chronic and acute problems including pain and inflammation.

Microsystem Acupuncture - Scalp Acupuncture

Scalp acupuncture is a microsystem of Oriental medicine, which uses points on the head and scalp to treat a variety of disorders.  It is highly effective for musculoskeletal problems such as: atrophy, paralysis, involuntary movement, multiple sclerosis, and other difficult to treat conditions.

Zhu Style:  Zhu style acupuncture is a special technique developed by the great master of acupuncture Dr. Ming Qing Zhu to treat neurological disorders as well as many other health conditions.  This technique uses very fine needles placed on the scalp for effects at specific body parts.  This technique has yielded outstanding results for thousands of patients.

Jiao Style:  Jiao style acupuncture is a traditional therapy used to treat hemiplegia, numbness of the limbs, and other neurological & cerebral disorders.  Jiao style scalp acupuncture was developed by Dr. Jiao Shunfa and works by stimulating related parts of the scalp corresponding to the cerebral cortex.

Techniques

At Tree of Life Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine we use a variety of treatment modalities depending on the symptoms and presentation of the patient.  Our techniques and treatment approach is based in the fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine, also influenced by great masters of acupuncture such as Dr. Tran Viet Tzung, and Master Tung style acupuncture.

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