Holistic Treatments
Holistic Pain Solutions
Specializing in sports related injuries from acute ankle sprain to chronic arthritis pain from an old injury. Get back to walking, running, or hiking the natural way!
Cosmetic Acupuncture
Anyone concerned with looking and feeling younger while slowing down the aging process would benefit from our Facial Rejuvenation treatments.
Facial Rejuvenation treatments help to sculpt the face and define your facial structure. The benefits of our Facial Rejuvenation treatments versus Botox and other surgical methods are numerous.
Herbal Therapy
We believe many illnesses are caused by the toxins in our foods. Avoiding manufactured ingredients and pesticides reduces the harmful substances entering our bodies. Replacing them with cleaner, more organically grown food and natural plant remedies aids the body in healing itself and preventing future disease.
Homeopathy Medicine
Homeopathy is an alternative medicine based on the theory of treating 'like with like'. Homeopathy claims to stimulate healing responses to diseases by administering substances that mimic the symptoms of those diseases in healthy people.
Homeopathic medicines contain very small amounts of natural substances derived from plants, minerals, and animal substances that are known for their biological actions. The active ingredients of homeopathic medicines are generally identified by the Latin name of their source.
Cupping
Traditionally, in ancient China, cupping was a form of a healing therapy that consisted of placing glass, plastic, or metal cups on the skin with vacuum suction.
According to the principles of Chinese medicine, this therapy increases blood flow to the surface of the skin removing disease causing toxins. Apart from this, it helps in the curing of many conditions, such as the common cold, bronchitis, and pneumonia. It is also beneficial for various pains, such as in the neck, shoulder, and back. Cupping involves applying the cups to acupuncture points on the meridians to stimulate circulation and relieve swelling.
Acupoint Injection Therapy
Acupuncture Injection Therapy (AIT) is the injection of sterile organic substances such as herbal extracts, homeopathic medicines (FDA approved), vitamins, and minerals, using a hypodermic needle into specific acupuncture points.
Point injection therapy utilizes the injection of liquid medicine into acupuncture points to prevent or treat diseases. It is one of the more integrated treatment strategies available to us in the 21stcentury. Not only does it combine the actions of acupuncture with the pharmacological effect of Chinese medicinal herbs or biomedical pharmaceuticals, it also uses techniques at acupuncture point locations to produce successful clinical outcomes.
Acupuncture injections may be used to treat stubborn conditions, especially pain, not responding well to acupuncture, herbal medicine, and exercise. Clinically we have found excellent results with homeopathic injections of Traumeel and Zeel for joint pain, neck pain, arthritis, and lower back pain. Injectable solutions come in single-use sterile vials and are completely safe with subcutaneous injection. Adverse effects are limited to local bruising and discomfort following the injections.
Recent research indicates Traumeel injections are as effective for pain as conventional treatments including narcotic painkillers and anti-inflammatory medications. Animal studies indicate Traumeel injections seem to act by significantly speeding up the healing process instead of blocking the development of edema (swelling) from the beginning (for an injury).
Gua Sha
Gua sha is a traditional Chinese healing method in which a trained professional uses a smooth-edged tool to stroke your skin while they press on it. This motion raises small, red, rash-like dots that show under your skin called petechiae (intentional bruising).
People use gua sha to treat chronic pain all over their body. They often do it alongside other complementary treatments like herbal medicine, massage, acupuncture, and heat therapy. To prepare you for treatment, your technician will put oil on your body. They’ll then use the stone-like gua sha massage tool to scrape to your skin in long, downward strokes. This is when you’ll notice areas of petechiae.
Most people get gua sha on their:
- Back
- Neck
- Butt
- Arms
- Legs
At first, they'll gently use the tool on your skin. Gradually, add more pressure to the strokes. They’ll only apply as much pressure as you’re comfortable with. This process is believed to help blood flow and create a “lifting” effect on your skin, which some say may help lessen toxins in your body and promote healing.