Treatment

How do I know where to put the needles?

• Observation; the Pulses, the Tongue
• Lots of questions
• Palpation 

What is my approach?

• An integration of Japanese and Five Element styles plus Myofascial Trigger Point release ​
  
• A variety of techniques are employed to meet a patient’s needs including gua sha, auricular acupuncture
  moxibustion, cupping. cold laser and electrical stimulation.
• Nutritional counseling - Nutritional Response Testing (NRT), Standard Process Supplements
  
• Focus is on constitution or root of the problem to support long lasting well being.
  
• Attention is paid to the body, mind and spirit.
  
• Treatment is based on palpable findings, clinical presentation and the medical history of the patient
  

How many treatments?​

• The answer depends on the nature of the problem:The more recent the ailment, the fewer treatments
  Long-standing disorders may take longer
  Acute problems generally respond much faster
  
• To give acupuncture enough time to build on itself and do its work
  anywhere from 4 to 12 visits are needed

What should I do to maintain my well being?

• Seasonal, regularly scheduled acupuncture care for optimal health
• Get treatment to keep free flow of Qi before you start feeling symptoms
• Exercise and eat well
• Maintain a balance between work, love and play.
• Cultivate a “quiet mind” through meditation, tai chi, qi gong or other yogic practices