Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), dates back 3500 years. Modalities included in TCM are acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, guasha, tuina, qigong/tai chi and herbs.

Acupuncture is the gentle insertion of tiny filament needles into particular sites on a patient’s body. Often times the sites are considered pressure points and circulation improves immediately, stimulating the cardiovascular system. In addition, acupuncture promotes the parasympathetic nervous system, thus encouraging digestion and restoration of the entire body.

Moxibustion is the burning of Chinese mugwort (Artemisia argyi) on specific points of the body to promote adaptogenic healing. Many different techniques are used to customize treatment intensity for every patient. Burning the moxa sends infrared heat to the regions affected, thus promoting healing on many levels

Cupping is the use of suction to disperse stagnation in patients bodies, often present as pain. Often times cupping is paired with guasha to have an even more precise effect.

Qigong and tai chi are ancient patterns of movement designed to help harmonize the flow of blood and fluids in the body, as well as align the skeletal structure.

Chinese herbs are the basis for all modern Chinese medicine. Herbs are the root of the medicine, while everything else is supportive treatment. In combination, the results are astonishing.