As part of Traditional Chinese Medicine, your acupuncture treatment may include the following:
Ear Acupuncture, Facial Acupuncture, Gua Sha, Moxa, or Tuina. At your initial consultation, the acupuncturist will determine which, if any, adjunct treatment may be necessary to add. This be will be at no extra cost to you,the patient.
“Auricular” is another name for ears, so auricular acupuncture means ear acupuncture and involves the insertion of fine needles into the ear.
What are the benefits of auricular acupuncture?
It can help you relax and reduce stress and anxiety.
It can help you to sleep better.
It can reduce hot flushes which are a side effect of certain drugs or treatments.
Gua sha is a traditional Chinese healing method in which a trained professional uses a smooth-edged tool to stroke your skin while they press on it. This motion raises small, red, rash-like dots that show under your skin called petechiae.People use gua sha to treat chronic pain all over their body. They often do it alongside other complementary treatments like herbal medicine, massage, acupuncture, and heat therapy.
Moxibustion is a form of therapy that entails the burning of mugwort leaves. This is a small, spongy herb that is believed to enhance healing with acupuncture. As such, the leaves are burnt close to the skin’s surface using a stick to apply heat.The practice is derived from Chinese medicine. Its purpose is to strengthen the blood, stimulate the flow of Qi or energy, and maintain good health. According to Chinese medicine, an increase in the circulation of Qi can help your body deal with a broad range of issues, including digestive problems and chronic pain.
This cosmetic treatment is an extension of traditional acupuncture. It’s said to naturally help make the skin look younger, smoother, and all-around healthier. And unlike injection procedures, facial acupuncture addresses not only signs of aging, but also the skin’s overall health.
