Acupuncture is part of a two-thousand year old complete medical system that along with herbs, treats all aspects of a person – physical as well as spiritual, mental and emotional.
The word acupuncture comes from the latin root words “acus, ” and “ punctura”, meaning to puncture with needles.. It is the practice of inserting fine, disposable needles into certain points on the body in order to create, maintain or recover health.

Herbal medicine is another major division of Traditional Oriental Medicine. Along with acupuncture, it works on the principal of opposites: for a cold disease, give a warming medicine; for deficient energy somewhere in the body, tonify it. In conjunction with a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan, herbal formulas can treat illness, maintain wellness, and enhance longevity.

Acupressure, called Tuina in Traditional Oriental Medicine, is a type of manipulative massage that stimulates the acupuncture points of the patient with various degrees of pressure, vibration and manual techniques in order to reduce pain and increase circulation. It is a relaxing as well as an invigorating experience.

Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils and fragrances in various ways in the clinic and at home to enhance health, mood, and well-being. There are many fragrances and ways to use them. In the clinic, I will often diffuse a few drops of geranium or lavender on a cotton ball to promote relaxation in my patients and I may use the same oils at home in my bath. You can read more about aromatherapy at www.aromatherapy.com.

Tai Chi and Chi Gong are the gentle exercise component of Traditional Oriental Medicine. They have been described in such ways as a “ gentle dance”, a “moving meditation” and as Oriental medicine’s physical therapy. They help rejuvenate all major systems of the body including the nervous system, the cardiovascular system and aid with balance, mood and sleep.
I teach private and group classes near my office, and you can enquire about them by emailing me. You can also read more about these wonderful healing methods of movement by visiting www.chigong.com.

Reflexology is one of the microsystems of Oriental medicine that along with ear and hand acupressure, helps heal different areas of the body through a type of theraputic foot massage. The ancient Chinese discovered that areas on the feet are related to different organs and found that when they pressed these areas, that illness could be treated and pain was lessened.

I practice reflexology in my treatments alone or in conjunction with acupuncture and patients find it amazing when I choose a certain area of the foot to press and they will tell me that it is tender or sore. That area often corresponds in my diagnosis to the area of the body I’m treating simultaneously with the needles.
You can read more about reflexology at www.reflexology.com.

Non-surgical facelifts are treatments to beautify and enliven the facial appearance. They stimulate muscles, enrich tissue and encourage cell regeneration. A treatment series has as its goal the diminishing of fine lines and the reduction of the appearance of wrinkles as well as overall toning and enlivening of the skin. Treatments are performed with or without needles and facial exercises as well as skin care products to enhance results of the treatments are also available.