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Acupuncture

Traditional Chinese Acupuncture 传统中医针灸:

  • Release blockage of energy and stimulate the body’s natural healing response with the insertion of very fine, sterile disposable needles into specific points on the body.

Kiiko Matsumoto Style Japanese Acupuncture 日式无痛针灸:

  • Diagnosis through palpation- instant feedback for patient 
  • Kiiko Matsumoto Style acupuncture was invented by Kiiko Matsumoto. This style of acupuncture focuses on treating the root cause with emphasis on the entire body rather than a single symptom. Kiiko is well known for achieving incredible results while using the smallest gauge needles that are virtually painless

Electro-Acupuncture 电针疗法:

  • Electro-acupuncture is the term used to refer to the application of a pulsating electrical current to acupuncture needles, or acupuncture points on the body. The current is usually 40-80 volts, however no current is actually transmitted through the body— there is only enough stimulation for the patient to feel a slight pulsating sensation. A standard treatment session usually lasts between 10 and 20 minutes and rarely exceeds half an hour. 
  •  The electrode substitutes the practitioners’ hand maneuvering of the needle to activate the acupuncture point. This avoids any tiring of the practitioner, and ensures that the patient receives the proper amount of stimulation needed.

Cupping therapy 拔罐 :  

Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist positions special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. This treatment is to reduce pain, inflammation, increase blood flow, improve relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage.

What can I expect from the treatment?

Due to the process of cupping, the following reactions may occur:

  • Redness and discoloration from the release and clearing from toxins and stagnation may occur and can last from several hours to several weeks depending on the individual  
  • Post Tenderness usually less than is experienced after deep tissue massages  
  • Redness and Itching brought on by increased vaso-dilation or inflammation brought to the skin surface
  • Decreased Blood Pressure
  • Flu-Like Symptoms such as nausea and headache may occur and should subside with rest and water

Moxibustion 艾灸:  

  • Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves the burning of mugwort, a small, spongy herb, to facilitate healing. Moxibustion has been used throughout Asia for thousands of years; in fact, the actual Chinese character for acupuncture, translated literally, means “acupuncture-moxibustion.” The purpose of moxibustion, as with most forms of traditional Chinese medicine, is to strengthen the blood, stimulate the flow of qi, and maintain general health. 
  • There are two types of moxibustion: direct and indirect. In direct moxibustion, a small, cone-shaped amount of moxa is placed on top of an acupuncture point and burned. In indirect moxibustion, a practitioner lights one end of a moxa stick, roughly the shape and size of a cigar, and holds it close to the area being treated for several minutes until the area turns red.