Acupuncture/Acupressure

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$ 90.00 + / Visit

Electro-Acupuncture

A modern addition to acupuncture where a mild, milliamperage, electrical current is passed through the acupuncture needles for neuromodulation, pain management, and tissue rehabilitation.

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$ 110.00 + / Visit

Moxibustion

Moxibustion, or Moxa isan ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapy that involves burning dried mugwort leaves, AiYe (Herba Artemisiae), a fragrant, warming herb and used for over 2,000 years in east Asian Medicine.  Promoting circulation, easing pain, stopping bleeding, and supporting overall wellness are a few of the reasons moxa can be used.

There are many different applications of moxibustion and all generating heat, they all have different names and can be used for different reasons.  Some of the applications are directly on needles, or skin, or indirectly, aimed above a needle or acupuncture point, or in the area desired. These can be used alone or with dried or fresh herbs, salt, liniments or tinctures.

This is often used in my practice and is included in the pricing.  However, if used alone, or as a treatment:

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$ 30.00 + / Visit

Cupping/ Wet-Cupping

Cupping therapy is a time-tested medical modality with roots dating back over 3,500 years. While widely known in Traditional Chinese Medicine, it developed simultaneously across Ancient Egypt, Greece, and the Middle East. Today, modern sports medicine utilizes this ancient practice to relieve chronic pain, boost localized blood flow, and accelerate muscle recovery. 

Wet Cupping (Hijama)

Wet cupping, or Hijama, is an ancient therapy combining skin scratching with suction to draw out stagnant blood. Unlike dry cupping—which only lifts tissue—this multi-step process acts as an invasive detoxification method. Modern practitioners use it to reduce systemic inflammation, clear toxins, and manage localized pain.

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$ 30.00 + / Visit

Gua Sha is a traditional East Asian healing technique, roughly 2,000 years old, that involves scraping lubricated skin with a smooth-edged tool to improve circulation and promote tissue healing.

The term literally translates from Chinese to mean "to scrape" (Gua) and "redness/petechiae" (Sha), which refers to the temporary, tiny red spots that appear on the skin after treatment.

Many different tools can be used and often with liniments and lotions.

Tui Na is an ancient form of medical bodywork and one of the four core branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), alongside acupuncture, qi gong, and herbal medicine. Translating literally to "push" (tui) and "grasp" (na), it uses rigorous manual manipulation to stimulate specific acupoints and meridians.

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$ 30.00 + / Visit

Ear seeds are a non-invasive form of auriculotherapy, focused entirely on the ear.

• The Seeds: Tiny seeds from the Vaccaria plant (Wáng Bù Liú Xíng), or small metal pellets (gold, silver, or stainless steel), are attached to waterproof adhesive tape.

• Application: Worn on the outer ear for 3 to 7 days.

• Activation: You gently massage or press the seeds 2 to 3 times a day in circular motions to stimulate the pressure point.

"Leave-in needles" is a broad umbrella term used in acupuncture for any tiny needle designed to remain in your skin after you leave the clinic. They provide continuous, low-grade micro-stimulation to your nervous system for up to 48 hours. This constant signaling prompts the brain to continuously release endorphins and regulate inflammation long after your appointment ends.

Press tacks are a form of shallow intradermal acupuncture. The micro-needle gently penetrates the very top layer of the skin and provides continuous stimulation.

They are incredibly effective for:

• Severe or acute pain: Migraines, intense lower back pain, or neck stiffness.

• Chronic tension: Tight muscle knots (trigger points) on the body where standard needles cannot easily stay.

• Addiction & Cravings: Widely utilized in detoxification and smoking cessation protocols.

Intradermal Needles (Hinai-shin)

These are incredibly thin, short needles (usually 3mm to 7mm long) with a tiny loop or ring handle. Best for: Treating localized muscle pain, scar tissue, or facial rejuvenation.

Semi-Permanent Ear Studs (Battlefield Acupuncture)

These are tiny, dart-like metal studs commonly used in a specialized protocol called "Battlefield Acupuncture," which was originally developed by the military, Dr. Richard Niemtzow, for rapid pain relief.

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This is often used in my practice and is included in the pricing.  However, if used alone, or as a treatment: 

$ 10.00 + / Treatment

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) utilizes acupuncture alongside custom herbal formulas to provide an internal and external therapeutic synergy. Herbal formulas work continuously within the body to continue the treatment goals. TCM formulas rarely rely on single herbs. Instead, they combine 2 to 20 ingredients to maximize efficacy and safety. These can be in raw form, granules, or pill/tablet/tincture form.

‍ ‍Liniments and External Treatment (Wai Zhi)—spans over two millennia. Developed alongside internal remedies, topicals were created to deliver potent herbal actions directly through the skin, muscles, and acupoints. One of the earliest texts: The Fifty-Two Ailments (Wushi'er Bingfang) (168 BCE), details 173 distinct external therapies, primitive methods for herbal plasters (Gao), medicated washes (Xi), and nasal drops. Today many different formulations are used for many areas of the body.

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$ Prices vary

This is often used during most treatments. Far-infrared heat penetrates 2 to 4 centimeters deep into subcutaneous tissues, muscles, and joints. It amplifies acupuncture and relaxes surrounding areas. Special attention is paid to the placement of heat, to be beneficial, never harmful.

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Included in the pricing.  Not a stand-alone treatment.

In Asian East Asian Medicine (AEAM), food is viewed as the primary form of medicine. Dietary therapy (Shi Liao) does not evaluate food by calories, vitamins, or macronutrients. Instead, it classifies ingredients by their thermal nature, energetic flavors, meridian destinations, and the seasons for internal balance.

AEAM integrates physical exercise as a core pillar of health, alongside acupuncture and herbal medicine. These exercises are designed to harmonize the physical body with the energetic meridian system. Unlike Western workouts focused on high-intensity caloric burn, EAM exercises emphasize gentle movement, deep breathing, and the smooth circulation of Qi (vital energy). There are many healing exercises:

· Qigong: Short, isolated movements repeated multiple times. It focuses heavily on breath control and targeted visualization to heal specific organs or move stagnant Qi.

·Sotai:  A Japanese movement and muscular therapy. Instead of forcing the body through difficult, rigid movements, Sotai unwinds the neuromuscular system by moving strictly in the direction of maximum comfort. By intentionally moving away from the pain and toward the comfortable, unrestricted direction, the nervous system naturally recalibrates, untwisting distortion patterns and resetting muscle memory.

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$ Prices Vary depending on depth of instruction and guidance.