Begin your journey to wellness by restoring balance in your body.
Services
Acupuncture
All the structures of your body depend on the smooth flow of blood, oxygen, and fluids for optimal function. Acupuncture needles can direct the flow of these vital nutrients.
Acupuncture is the primary focus of each treatment which may be complemented by other healing modalities such as Cupping, Gua Sha, and Manual Therapy.
Cupping and Gua Sha
Cupping and Gua Sha aid in the circulation of blood by bringing blood through the cells to the surface of the body. That is why you will see redness and bruising after a cupping or gua sha treatment. These techniques move stagnant and deoxygenated blood out of the tissues and allow fresh blood and oxygen to return to the cells.
Manual Therapy
Palpation is an essential diagnostic tool in Chinese Medicine. Performing Tui Na or myofascial release techniques on a patient improves blood flow. Your practitioner will assess the soft tissues for areas of stagnation and rigidity. Through palpation, she will determine the most beneficial acupuncture points.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbs are combined into formulas to treat a variety of illnesses. Many of these formulas have existed for thousands of years. They have been modified and refined to address common dysfunctions in the body that occur from aging, injury, overuse, taxation, and poor diet.
Book an herbal consultation to find the formula that addresses your health concerns.
Meet the practitioners
Andrea Ellison, L.Ac., L.M.T.
With over 35 years of experience as a bodyworker, Andrea combines manual therapy and acupuncture to effectively address injuries and pain. She studied acupuncture at the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She then completed a master's in Chinese herbal medicine at the Won Institute.
For internal health concerns—such as digestive disorders, menstrual issues, skin conditions, insomnia, and anxiety—she combines acupuncture with the powerful benefits of Chinese herbs.
Each treatment is tailored to your unique needs, with the goal of restoring balance and easing discomfort.
Andrea looks forward to working with you on your journey to better health.
Sharon Zeiss, L.Ac.
In 2000, Sharon received her Master’s in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture from the Emperor’s College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Santa Monica, California.
Sharon is a licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and Nutritional consultant. She has made it her mission to incorporate Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine into western medical settings. For many years, she worked in one of the largest hospitals in California. She has also volunteered at clinics that offered treatments to the disenfranchised, hospices, a low-income clinic for women with cancer, and at Acupuncturists Without Borders, treating victims of the California fires and first responders.
Throughout her career, Sharon has successfully treated many kinds of painful conditions as well as complex chronic internal health conditions. She is dedicated to helping patients receive excellent individualized care.