Acupuncture Treatment Methods

Japanese style -– light, skin-layer shallow needle insertion, specializing in methods of “five-element diagnosis” and abdominal and channel palpation.

Chinese style –- both light and deep muscle-layer insertion, using TCM
(pulse tongue and pattern) diagnosis, and body, skull, and micro-system acupuncture (of the ear, skull, face, hands and feet).

Electro-acupuncture –- in this modality mild electrical pulses are sent through the needles, with the electronic stimulating machine providing different rhythms and degrees of intensity to respond to different conditions.

Moxibustion – one of the heat therapies. The moxa herb is burned to provide heat, along with its own herbal powers, to improve circulation, expel stagnant Qi, overcomeblood stasis and relieve pain. Other heat therapies includes the
use of an infra-red heating lamp to treat sites identified by the therapist.

Herbal formulae – using raw and bottled herbs and herbal tinctures.

Gua Sha – use of a square board to scrape toxic areas and relieve stasis.

Cupping – use of glass or bamboo or plastic cups to bring body toxins to the surface, to facilitate circulation, eliminate pain and stiffness,
and improve overall health.

Tui Na -- Chinese massage.

Eastern nutrition – to understand the nature, properties and principles of
food and institute a balanced, nutritious diet.

Qi Gong (meditation) – to create inner peace, relaxation,
and nourish the spirit.

Thai Massage – an intense massage, emphasizing the legs,
body stretching, and oxygenation of muscles.