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| Acupuncture Acupuncture is the insertion of needles into specific points on the body located along channels and used to treat imbalances or dysfunctions within the body. Acupuncture can also modify or block pain perception and help regulate and balance physiologic functions. Electro-acupuncture, where very low electrical voltage is applied to the needles, may also be used if needed. |
| Acupressure / Tui-Na Acupressure is similar to acupuncture in that the same points are used. However, no needles are used and nothing is inserted into the skin. Rather, the points are simply pressed or lightly kneaded for a period of time. Tui-Na is a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and means “pushing-grasping” and is a form of hands-on therapy using different acupressure techniques to help restore normal energy or qi flow along the meridians and channels of the body. Both acupressure and tui-na are especially useful for musculoskeletal problems, pain, and for a variety of pediatric problems such as poor appetite, poor digestion, colic, constipation and diarrhea, fever, coughing and vomiting. |
Chinese Herbs
Herbs are an integral part of TCM and play a very important role in promoting health and
wellness. Chinese herbs are prescribed according to the Chinese Materia Medica and primarily
are made of plants (roots, rhizomes, leaves, stems or bark) or minerals. To achieve maximum
results, herbal formulas may be prescribed and may contain from 3 to 20 single herbs. The
advantage of Chinese herbs is that they are tailored to each patient’s unique “constitution”,
TCM diagnosis and pattern of imbalances within the body.
Herbs are an integral part of TCM and play a very important role in promoting health and
wellness. Chinese herbs are prescribed according to the Chinese Materia Medica and primarily
are made of plants (roots, rhizomes, leaves, stems or bark) or minerals. To achieve maximum
results, herbal formulas may be prescribed and may contain from 3 to 20 single herbs. The
advantage of Chinese herbs is that they are tailored to each patient’s unique “constitution”,
TCM diagnosis and pattern of imbalances within the body.
Western Herbs
Western herbs can also play a part in health and wellness, and may be recommended in place
of or along with Chinese herbs. At Acupoint Health Services, Western herbs are prescribed
according to Germany’s Commission E (similar to the United States FDA) monographs and
based on the patient’s known western-biomedicine diagnosis from their medical doctor (M.D.).
Western herbs can also play a part in health and wellness, and may be recommended in place
of or along with Chinese herbs. At Acupoint Health Services, Western herbs are prescribed
according to Germany’s Commission E (similar to the United States FDA) monographs and
based on the patient’s known western-biomedicine diagnosis from their medical doctor (M.D.).
Food Therapy
Chinese food therapy is a modality of TCM, and is the
practice of using natural foods and diet, instead of
medications, to promote healing and wellness within the
body. Chinese food therapy classifies food by food
groups, five tastes and by their natures and
characteristics such as yin/yang and cold/hot. Food
therapy is a very gentle, safe, inexpensive and natural
form of therapy that encourages the body to perform at its
peak and works best in conjunction with acupuncture and
herbs.
Chinese food therapy is a modality of TCM, and is the
practice of using natural foods and diet, instead of
medications, to promote healing and wellness within the
body. Chinese food therapy classifies food by food
groups, five tastes and by their natures and
characteristics such as yin/yang and cold/hot. Food
therapy is a very gentle, safe, inexpensive and natural
form of therapy that encourages the body to perform at its
peak and works best in conjunction with acupuncture and
herbs.
Cupping
Cupping is an ancient technique performed by placing thick glass cups containing reduced air
pressure on the skin. The suction is achieved by using a flame or vacuum. It is used to treat a
variety of conditions, but most commonly for acute and chronic pain, respiratory or lung
problems and gastrointestinal disorders.
Cupping is an ancient technique performed by placing thick glass cups containing reduced air
pressure on the skin. The suction is achieved by using a flame or vacuum. It is used to treat a
variety of conditions, but most commonly for acute and chronic pain, respiratory or lung
problems and gastrointestinal disorders.
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Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture
Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture System uses an ancient needling technique that is very
superficial. This results in increased "Qi" and blood flow to the face and can improve or
increase the production of collagen and elastin. Since this treatment is based on Traditional
Chinese Medicine (TCM), we also use body points to help balance energy flow throughout the
body. The Mei Zen protocol consists of 2 treatments per week for 5 weeks, then maintenance
as needed. The benefits include a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, softening of deeper
lines and wrinkles, plumper and softer skin, more even skin tone and complexion and
improved tone and firmer skin and jaw line.
Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture System uses an ancient needling technique that is very
superficial. This results in increased "Qi" and blood flow to the face and can improve or
increase the production of collagen and elastin. Since this treatment is based on Traditional
Chinese Medicine (TCM), we also use body points to help balance energy flow throughout the
body. The Mei Zen protocol consists of 2 treatments per week for 5 weeks, then maintenance
as needed. The benefits include a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, softening of deeper
lines and wrinkles, plumper and softer skin, more even skin tone and complexion and
improved tone and firmer skin and jaw line.
