Acupuncture

Acupuncture is the insertion of tiny needles into specific points on the body. A skilled acupuncturist carefully chooses points that will help move the qi in its proper direction and allow healing to take place. Read more at NCCAM »

Acupressure

A type of massage in which finger pressure is used on specific bodily sites described in acupuncture therapy. Acupressure is used to promote healing without the use of needles. Read more at Wikipedia »

Cupping

Cupping involves the use of round vacuum cups that suck up the superficial layers of skin to enhance blood circulation in specific areas of the body. The cups can either remain in a fixed position or moved over a large surface area with oil massaged on the skin. Moving cupping feels like a massage. This may produce a deep redness, discoloration on the skin, which may persist for a few days. These marks are not an indication of complication or injury and resolve on their own. Read more at Acupuncture Today »

Herbology

Chinese herbs have been used for 3,000 years to promote the body’s own healing process. Read more at Wikipedia »

Massage

Massage can be used to relieve muscle tension, promote blood circulation, encourage lymph flow, and relieve tension and stress. Dawna has extensive training in massage and uses a wide variety of techniques including swedish, deep tissue, acupressure, and tui na that when used together create a unique and therapeutic massage.

Moxibustion

The application of indirect heat by burning the herb called Artimesiae Vulgaris, (commonly known as Mugwort) over a single acupuncture point or large surface area. This heat penetrates into the deeper muscle/fascial layer of the body creating a sensation of warmth. Moxibustion has been used in China for thousands of years. Read more at Acupuncture Today »

Nutritional Counseling

Sometimes all we need is to adjust our diet in order to get better. Nutritional advice is given based on your constitution and specific bodily needs.

Tui Na

Tui Na is a form of Chinese therapeutic massage. Compared to traditional massages, it’s technique emphasizes more grasping and pulling. Tui Na helps to stimulate the flow of bodily fluids, lymph and blood, and break up scar tissue/adhesions. This technique can be performed without removing one’s clothing. Read more at Wikipedia »

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