Chinese Medicine (CM) includes herbal and nutritional consultation, exercises, and lifestyle recommendations to treat/prevent illnesses and to optimize health. Acupuncture stimulates points on the body with sterile, single-use, filiform needles to treat pain, hormonal imbalances, digestive issues, sleep problems, and various other conditions. Needles are inserted and retained with the patient in a well-supported and restful position.

Payment is due at the time of service. An itemized superbill can be provided upon request for processing through an FSA/HSA or PPO-type insurance plan.

Cosmetic acupuncture is available for the face and abdomen. In addition to improved aesthetics, patients report better sleep, mental clarity, mood, and digestion, because these treatments are designed to address the whole person, not just one's appearance. Results vary from person to person depending on age and lifestyle, but most patients notice changes to skin tone and fine lines after just three treatments. Deeper wrinkles will start to vanish after about six treatments, with lasting changes to complexion, skin texture and muscle tone after ten. Low-Level Laser Light Therapy (LLLT) is applied to optimize results.

A complimentary consultation is strongly recommended to discuss goals and expectations, before booking your first cosmetic treatment.

Traditional Chinese herbal formulas are crafted to emphasize and harmonize functions of its constituent herbs, while minimizing any potential side effects. The Chinese herbal pharmacopeia includes hundreds of medicinal substances, which are mostly plants, but also minerals and some animal products. Traditional Chinese dietary theory takes into account food's flavor, thermal nature, preparation, and the timing of meals. Herbal prescriptions and nutritional recommendations will be given with sensitivity to the individual's lifestyle, dietary habits (eg, vegan, kosher), and current supplement/medication regimen.

These non-invasive (no needles) modalities can be scheduled on their own or on the same day as another treatment depending on availability.

CUPPING
A partial vacuum is created in a small cup/vessel over the skin by means of heat or a pneumatic (air) pump. Underlying skin, fascia, muscle and other tissue are gently stretched into the cup, drawing poorly circulated blood to the surface and creating space between tissue layers. Most patients find cupping relaxing and describe the feeling as being similar to a deep tissue massage. The darkness of cupping marks depends on the amount of suction applied and the level of congestion in the area. Applied most often to musculoskeletal tension and chest congestion.

EAR SEEDING
Small spherical seeds/beads are applied with gentle adhesive tape onto specific points on the pinna/auricle (aka the visible part of the outer ear, outside the ear canal). This form of auriculotherapy can treat conditions throughout the entire body including insomnia, motion sickness, smoking cessation, weight-loss, and pain. Ear seeds can provide continuous stimulation of acupoints for up to 5 days.

GUA SHA
A massage tool is scraped across the skin to increase circulation, relax muscles, and improve lymphatic drainage. This technique has been used for millenia to treat pain/inflammation and to treat the common cold. Today, Gua Sha has gained popularity for its brightening, smoothing and lifting effects - a great complement to cosmetic acupuncture treatments.