Acupuncture is an ancient healing modality that involves the insertion of very fine needles into specific superficial locations on the surface of the body. These locations run along channels or pathways of energy (Qi) that flow bilaterally from head to toe and correspond with the internal organs. This current of energy allows for blood and body fluids to be properly circulated through the muscles, tissues, and vessels. Whenever there is obstruction to proper flow of Qi (which can be due to anything from physical injury, stress, metabolic disorders, and inflammation), there is disruption in the body’s natural ability to regulate, thus causing pain and manifestation of disease over time. Acupuncture has been used for centuries to treat a variety of disorders by restoring harmony to the self-regulating process of the body and immune system as a whole.  

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Fire cupping is an ancient healing modality that involves the use of glass cups, which are suctioned onto the skin when a brief flame that is inserted in the cup just before being applied. This therapy is used to pull toxins out of the body, improve blood circulation, relax muscles and promote calmness. It is most often used for muscular stiffness and pain, but can also be used to treat colds, digestive disorders, and cosmetic cellulite therapy just to name a few. It is not painful, and usually a very relaxing experience for those who suffer from stiff muscles and localized pain on various areas on the body. Cups may either be left stationary on an area, or moved across an area of the body making it feel like a deep tissue massage. Cupping can leave dark marks where it has been applied, and these marks usually fade in 5-7 days after treatment.  

Tuina is a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine that involves the movement and distribution of energy flow throughout the body by applying pressure to acupuncture points and meridians, as well as muscle groups to remove blockages that prevent the free flow of Qi. By using manual techniques of tapping, pressing, and kneading fingertips and knuckles in specific areas, balance is restored in the body to promote self-healing. These techniques can be used gently or strongly.

It is a powerful therapy on its own, and when combined with cupping and/or acupuncture, it can provide substantial pain relief and whole-body improvement. It is both soothing and invigorating, and will leave you feeling refreshed, relieved, and renewed!

Herbal medicine can help bring the body into harmony and serves as an effective treatment method apart from acupuncture. Herbs of the highest quality and ethically-sourced processes are used. When paired with acupuncture, herbal medicine can help to modify and restore bodily mechanisms on levels that are complementary and powerfully effective for physical and mental health.

Cosmetic acupuncture offers a natural aesthetic alternative to age-defying procedures as it regenerates the skin and provides visible results within 5-8 consecutive treatments. It targets multiple factors of aging such as smoothing lines to enhancing the firmness and volume of skin by stimulating collagen production and elastin (the building blocks of the skin that deplete over time).This happens through micro-wound healing processes where the body will heal itself at the site of local stimulation. Unlike Botox, beauty acupuncture can influence the general health of the skin, working on more than the superficial signs of premature aging. It increases oxygenation levels though microcirculation which also aid detoxification and help prevent facial puffiness. This gives a noticeably healthy and radiant glow while gently lifting the skin and facial structure for a naturally youthful appearance.Consistency is key to maximizing on the benefits of beauty acupuncture. It is recommended to have consecutive treatments weekly for at least 5-8 weeks in a row to see noticeable results.