General health acupuncture
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncture is a whole-body approach that has been practiced for thousands of years. It involves the gentle insertion of very fine, sterile needles at specific acupuncture points selected according to your symptoms, health history, and individual TCM diagnosis
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, acupuncture works by supporting the balanced flow of Qi and Blood throughout the body. When this balance is disrupted, it may present in many different ways—from changes in digestion, sleep and energy to stress, hormonal symptoms, headaches, tension or discomfort. Acupuncture aims to restore balance and support the body's natural ability to regulate itself.
From a modern biomedical perspective, acupuncture stimulates sensory nerves and connective tissues, sending signals through the nervous system and influencing communication between the brain and body. Research suggests these effects may involve several physiological systems related to nervous-system regulation, digestion, stress responses, circulation and pain processing.
TCM also looks at the bigger picture. Your digestion, sleep, energy levels, emotions, menstrual cycle and other aspects of your health can provide important information about patterns occurring within the body. This is why your acupuncturist may ask questions that seem unrelated to your main concern.
Every treatment is individualized. Rather than following the same protocol for everyone with a particular symptom, acupuncture points are selected based on you, your symptoms and the patterns identified during your assessment.
what it helps with
Hormonal balance & women's health
Acupuncture can support women’s health and hormonal balance by helping regulate the nervous system and the body’s physiological processes involved in menstrual cycles, stress, sleep, and reproductive health.
mental health & neurological disord
Acupuncture can support mental and neurological well-being by influencing nervous system regulation and may help manage symptoms related to stress, anxiety, sleep disturbances, headaches, and certain neurological conditions.
Energy, digestion
Acupuncture can support energy and digestive health by helping regulate the nervous system and digestive function, with treatment tailored to concerns such as fatigue, bloating, nausea, irregular bowel habits, and overall digestive well-being.
pain
Acupuncture can support pain management by helping regulate pain pathways and nervous system function, with treatment tailored to concerns such as muscle and joint pain, headaches, sciatica, neuropathy, neuralgia, and other nerve-related discomfort.
cancer support
& survivorship care
Acupuncture can complement cancer care and survivorship by helping manage treatment-related and persistent symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, neuropathy, sleep disturbances, hot flashes, stress, digestive concerns, and changes in overall well-being and quality of life. During of after cancer treatments.
scar therapy
Scar therapy acupuncture can support healing and tissue mobility by promoting local circulation and addressing tightness, sensitivity, discomfort, and restrictions associated with surgical, injury, or other healed scars.
(It is recommended to wait at least 6 weeks post-surgery before starting scar therapy)
services
Initial Acupuncture Treatment (75 minutes)
Your first appointment includes a comprehensive health intake and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) assessment. We’ll discuss your main concerns as well as other aspects of your health, including sleep, digestion, energy, stress, lifestyle, and relevant medical history. Your practitioner will also use TCM diagnostic methods, such as tongue and pulse assessment, to identify your individual pattern and create a personalized treatment plan.
Your initial visit includes a full acupuncture treatment tailored to your needs.
Return Acupuncture Treatment (45-60 minutes)
Follow-up treatments build on your initial assessment and are adapted as your symptoms and overall health evolve. Each visit includes a brief check-in followed by a personalized acupuncture treatment based on your current presentation and treatment goals.
Additional Treatment Modalities
Acupuncture needles are at the heart of treatment, but additional Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques may be incorporated when appropriate. These are selected based on your individual needs and may include:
Moxibustion — A warming TCM therapy using the herb Ai Ye (mugwort) near specific acupuncture points or areas of the body. It may be used to provide therapeutic warmth, encourage circulation, and complement acupuncture treatment.
Cupping — Cups create gentle suction over the skin and underlying tissues. Cupping may be incorporated to address areas of muscular tension, encourage local circulation, and support tissue mobility and recovery.
Electroacupuncture — A gentle electrical current is applied between selected acupuncture needles to provide additional stimulation. The intensity is carefully adjusted to your comfort and may be incorporated for certain musculoskeletal, neurological, and other clinical concerns.
Gua Sha — A traditional technique that uses a smooth-edged tool to gently glide over the skin. It may be incorporated to encourage local circulation and lymphatic drainage, reduce muscle tension, improve tissue mobility, and support recovery in areas of tightness or restriction.
Ear Seeds — Small seeds or beads are gently placed on specific points of the ear to provide continued acupressure after your treatment. They may be used to support areas such as stress, sleep, digestion, pain, and overall nervous system regulation between appointments.
Chinese Herbal Medicine — Personalized herbal formulas may be recommended based on your individual TCM diagnosis and health concerns. Formulas combine carefully selected herbs to support the body’s balance and may address areas such as digestion, energy, sleep, stress, hormonal health, and overall well-being.
