Acupuncture

Definition: A form of traditional Chinese medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body.

Acupuncture is a form of Eastern medicine with origins in China as far back as around 100 BC. Practitioners hold that qi flows throughout the human body along channels callled the meridian. By inserting needles at specific acupuncture points along these meridians, practitioners can maintain and manipulate the flow of qi to restore the body's natural balance.

Acupuncture can help with:

• Chronic pain (neck, back, shoulders, knee)
• Carpal Tunnel
• Stress management
• Headaches and migraines
• Workplace injury
• Automobile injury

Acupressure

Definition: A form of traditional Chinese medicine in which pressure is applied to acupoints on the body's meridians to enable self-healing/regulatory mechanisms.

Acupressure is a form of massage treatment in which pressure is applied to certain areas of the body to help clear blockage in the meridians, relieve muscular tension and improve blood flow.

Acupressure can help with:

• Pain relief
• Stress relief
• Headaches
• Eye blurriness
• Toothaches
• Insomnia
• Emotional healing

Cupping

Definition: A form of traditional Chinese medicine in which a local suction is created on the skin.

Cupping is a form of physical therapy that has been practiced for over 3,000 years. It can help draw out bad blood to dispel stagnation (stagnant blood and lymph) to further improve the flow of qi in the human body. Cupping is safe when applied by a trained practioner on people who are otherwise healthy, and treatment is generally not very painful.

Cupping is generally performed by placing cups on certain areas of the body then creating a partial vacuum (by either heating then cooling of the air, or with a mechanical pump). Afterwards, the cups are left in place for a period of time (5-15 minutes).

Cupping can help with:

• Respiratory diseases (common cold, pneumonia, bronchitis)
• Musculoskeletal conditions (neck, shoulder, back)