After being a body worker for 25 years, I studied acupuncture at the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. I use a combination of manual therapy and acupuncture to treat injuries and pain. To treat internal health issues, like digestive disorders, menstrual disorders, skin diseases, insomnia, and anxiety, I combine acupuncture with the power of Chinese herbal medicine. I look forward to working with you to address your specific health needs.
Services
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese Herbal Medicine
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.
Acupuncture
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese Herbal Medicine
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.
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 are not painful. They move stagnant and deoxygenated blood out of the tissues and allow fresh blood and oxygen to return to the cells.
Therapeutic Massage and Tui Na
Palpation is an essential diagnostic tool in Chinese Medicine. Doing tui na or massage on a patient improves blood flow. It also helps me to assess the soft tissues for areas of stagnation and rigidity. Through palpation, I determine what will be the most beneficial acupuncture points.