Acupuncture

The ancient art of inserting ultra-fine, sterile, one-time-use needles into specific points on the body in order to help the body to achieve balance and harmony. 

Acupuncture helps to treat many issues such as physical and emotional pain, stress, improve sleep & digestion, regulate hormones, headaches & migraines, allergies and can relieve the side-effects of many medications. 

Alex is Licensed in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) style acupuncture, widely used in the west. She is also certified in Classical 5 Element Acupuncture, brought to the West by JR Worsley. 

These two methods of treatment are VERY different and not typically interchangeable. 

We offer a complimentary TeleMedicine video call to discuss your needs, desired results and answer questions you have.

Using suction, glass, plastic or ceramic cups are either placed stationary or moved on the body using oil/lotion. All methods increase blood flow, circulation, reduce pain and tension. Stationary and Gliding Cupping also helps to enhance circulation of lymph and the interstitial fluid in your fascia helping to break up scar tissue and adhesions, therefore increasing Range of Motion. Cupping is also known to minimize circulating toxins by drawing them up to the superficial fascia where they can be flushed out of the system through the skin and lymph system. Flash Cupping is another technique used to release common colds and congestion in the lungs.

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Aftercare: we do ask that you keep the area covered and avoid bathing for 24 hours to minimize the risk of cold/wind or dampness from entering the body. Because we have 'opened the surface', these external pathogens can cause illness to enter, which can result in catching cold, increased muscle tension or headaches.

Bodywork may be added to your Acupuncture treatment  when/if needed, if time allows.

Deep-Tissue and Swedish Style Massage use a variety of techniques such as kneading, friction, compression and rolling in order to release areas of tension, increase circulation; flushing toxins from the body. Shiatsu and Tui Na are Eastern modalities using pressure and compression to move energy through the meridian pathways. Sports Massage and Assisted Stretching can be used pre and post event to minimize injury and recovery time. Acu-Pressure and Trigger Point & Myofascial Release with Positional Release reduce referred pain and increase Range of Motion.

Pre-Natal  Massage  is  generally  performed  side  lying  for  patients  comfort  and  as  indicated  based  on  trimester  and  musculoskeletal  concerns.  Deep  pressure  is  avoided  around  sacrum/low  back and  legs.