What does a typical treatment look like?
Treatments are designed to be effective and relaxing
Treatments are unique to each patient, involving a hands on approach with a combination of acupuncture and a variety of massage techniques.
Getting to the cause of pain often involves evaluating lifestyle, movement patterns, and doing manual work to identify tightness and weakness in the soft tissue.
Treatment should make a change in symptoms and if it does not, we course correct to find the path that will bring the best results.
As someone who has struggled to find results with my own pain, it is a privilege to work alongside patients to help them get back to their best selves.
Together we will look to find the root cause of your symptoms.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient practice that involves using hair thin needles to bring balance to the body for a variety of health conditions.
They can be used to release what is tense, bring blood flow where it is needed, and restore function to tissue that has been affected by long standing pain, injury, or other factors.
Along with pain, acupuncture can be used to treat many symptoms including digestive and respiratory issues, stress, fatigue, sleep, and overall wellbeing.
I also utilize Electrical Stimulation (E-Stim) when applicable.
Do I Dry Needle?
Yes!…I just call it something different and view it differently with Chinese Medicine theory.
Bodywork / Massage
I utilize Asian bodywork (Tui Na), trigger point massage, and relaxation massage techniques in conjunction with acupuncture to soften the tissue and bring additional relief. When combined with acupuncture, we can make lasting results.
Other bodywork modalities:
Moxibustion: A warming herb used to increase blood flow to promote healing.
Cupping: Glass suction cups comfortably placed on the body to relieve stagnation, draw out the old and bring in the new to help in the healing process.
Gua Sha: A ceramic instrument used to break up adhesions and tight tissue to help relieve pain.
Abdominal Massage (Digestive, menstrual, abdominal pain or discomfort)
Patient Education
I believe that our health concerns are not always straight forward. Lifestyle factors such as sleep, how we move, and stress can have a large impact on our symptoms, especially when chronic. I look to help bring awareness to these areas when it suits the patient.
Gaining a holistic view on symptoms and why they are manifesting is most important in long term results and prevention for patients.
Qi Gong
I am passionate about the benefits of movement and enjoy teaching qi gong movements to help restore function to the body and help reduce difficult symptoms patients may be experiencing.
Treatments
New Patient Intake
75 minutes
We will first do a thorough intake to assess the history of your symptoms as well as an overview of your general health.
Along with health history, a physical assessment is important to identify where there may be pain, tightness or weakness so we can best address your needs.
Follow-Up
50 minutes
Reassess how the first treatment went and course correct if needed to find the best plan for your unique needs.
Treatment can be effective quickly. Effective treatment should make a noticeable change in your symptoms.
3-5 follow-up appointments is typical to get results and establish a plan moving forward.
