Our Services
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a therapeutic practice from TCM that involves inserting very thin, sterile needles into specific points on the body (called acupoints) to stimulate healing and restore balance. Needle stimulation affects the nervous system, blood flow, immune response, and the release of neurotransmitters like endorphins, which help regulate pain and stress.
Generally very safe when performed by licensed practitioners with rare mild side effects like temporary soreness, light bleeding, bruising.
What to Expect
Hair-thin, sterile needles are gently placed at selected points.
Most people feel relaxed; some notice a mild tingling or warmth.
Sessions usually last 30–45 minutes.
Herbal Medicine & Customized Formulations
Herbal medicine is one of the core practices of TCM. It uses natural substances—primarily plants, but also minerals and other ingredients—combined into formulas that are tailored to each person’s unique needs. Rather than just targeting one symptom, herbs are chosen to bring balance to the whole body—supporting digestion, sleep, energy, immunity, and emotional well-being. Formulas are customized after a detailed consultation to match your body’s condition, symptoms, and constitution.
Side effects are rare when formulas are prescribed by a licensed TCM practitioner. Herbs are sourced from trusted suppliers and tested for purity and safety. Your practitioner carefully considers herb–drug interactions if you are taking prescription medications.
What to Expect
Your formula may change over time as your body heals and your needs shift.
Improvements are often gradual and cumulative.
Herbal therapy works best when combined with other healthy lifestyle practices.
Mind-body Practices
Health is more than just the absence of illness—it is the balance of body, mind, and spirit.
Mind–body practices such as Qigong and meditation are used to calm the mind, strengthen the body, and support natural healing.
What to Expect
Qigong (chee-gong) means “cultivating vital energy.” It combines gentle movement, breathwork, and focused awareness. It enhances focus and relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety, improves balance, flexibility, and posture. Movements can be modified for comfort. Always let your practitioner know if you have any health concerns.
Meditation in TCM helps settle the mind and connect with inner stillness. It involves quiet sitting, guided imagery, or focusing on the breath.
Nutritional & Lifestyle Counseling
In TCM, food and lifestyle are considered just as important as acupuncture and herbal medicine. The right diet, daily habits, and routines help keep your body in balance, prevent illness, and support recovery.
Recommendations are tailored to your constitution (body type), symptoms, and health goals.
Cupping, Gua Sha, Moxibustion
Alongside acupuncture and herbal medicine, Cupping, Gua Sha, and Moxibustion are traditional therapies used in TCM to relieve pain, improve circulation, and restore balance.
Each therapy is gentle, natural, and tailored to your needs.
What to Expect
Cupping: Special glass, silicone, or plastic cups are placed on the skin to create gentle suction. Temporary circular marks may appear on the skin—they are painless and fade within a few days.
Gua Sha: A smooth tool (jade, stone, or ceramic) is used to gently “scrape” or stroke the skin in one direction. Light redness or small marks may appear, which fade in a few days. Most people feel immediate relief.
Moxibustion: Gentle burning of dried mugwort herb (moxa) near acupuncture points. Expect a gentle warming sensation; the treatment is safe and soothing.
Tui Na & Therapeutic Massage
Tui Na (pronounced twee-nah) is a hands-on therapy used in TCM for over 2,000 years. It combines massage, acupressure, and stretching techniques to support healing, relieve pain, and restore balance in the body.
Massage and pressure techniques improve circulation, joint mobility, muscle relaxation, and nervous system function.
What to Expect
The practitioner uses hands, fingers, elbows, and sometimes tools to apply pressure, kneading, rolling, or stretching techniques.
Pressure can be light or firm, depending on your condition and comfort.
You may feel relaxed, energized, or slightly sore afterward (similar to deep tissue massage).