
Traditional Chinese Medicine employs various body manipulation techniques to help in the overall treatment of the condition. These techniques involve hands on body work using herbal oils or creams such as the well known traditional Tui-Na massage, or a form of Gua Sha (rapid rubbing of the skin surface with specialized instruments). These modalities, when combined with Acupuncture
And herbal medicine can be very effective in resolving conditions ranging from common colds, muscular skeletal problems, and even help balance the flow of Qi in the meridians.
Tui Na: Literally translated from Chinese is Push-Pull. As the name implies, this ancient Chinese body work technique involves rhythmic specialized movements by the practitioner to resolve stagnation in the meridians, move the Qi, motivate smooth tissue and promote healing. Tui Na is often incorporated with the overall treatment including acupuncture and cupping. There are over twenty different manipulation techniques utilized y the practitioner. Tui Na is very effective for muscular, skeletal and soft tissue disorders. It is also used effectively in emotional conditions to help reduce tension and resolve stagnation.
Gua Sha: Is a technique involving specialized instruments, often made of bones or horns of water buffalo. The technique involved repetitive rubbing of the skin, which produces localized redness and stimulates the body's immune system to mobilize in the area. By improving blood circulation, the practitioner affects healing.This technique is often used for resolving acute exterior or skin conditions, before they can penetrate deeper into the body. It is a very effective way of quickly resolving common colds, flues, and is a useful tool for releasing trapped heat in the body, especially upper back and neck areas.
Medical Qi Gong, otherwise known as energy healing has been used in ancient cultures as a means of alleviating the patient from pain or other ailments. The practitioner cultivates their own Qi to the level where he/she is able to directly interact with the patients Qi and thereby effect its movement or function. This helps relieve blockages, redirect the flow of energy, tonify weakness or reduce excesses. Energy interaction such as this is known as Qi Gong, literal translation being "Working with Qi" There are many modalities of energy work including Reiki, Cranio-Sacral therapy and even Medical Qi Gong. Our practitioners provide a variety of services to help balance your own Qi.