ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the practice of penetrating the skin with thin, solid metallic needles. which are then activated through gentle and specific movements of the practitioners hands or with electrical stimulation.
Fire Cupping
Cupping or Fire Cupping is an ancient therapy used in China for thousands of years. Special glass cups are used and a flame is lit inside the cup before quickly placing the cup on the patient’s body. This lack of oxygen is what creates the suction necessary for therapeutic benefit. Once the cup is in place, oil can be applied to the skin and the cups can be moved around an area of the body, or, they can be left stationary to target a specific acupoint or muscle. During a cupping procedure the patient should experience a warm, pulling, stretching sensation, but not pain.
Gua Sha
Gua sha is a traditional Chinese healing method in which a trained professional uses a smooth-edged tool to firmly massage the skin in the affected area. Gua sha is used to treat chronic pain all over their body. It is often used alongside other complementary treatments like herbal medicine, massage, acupuncture, and heat therapy.