Gently inserting fine, sterile needles into the skin and muscles, acupuncture is a natural healing modality that uses the bodies innate well-being and processes to bring about balance and the relief of symptoms.
Conditions treated:
Burn-out, stress, PTSD, overwhelm, fatigue, and difficulty sleeping
Anxiety, depression, and other undesirable emotional and mental states
Grief, trauma, addiction, and withdrawal management
Acute and chronic pain: headaches and migraines, injuries, arthritis and joint pain, muscle tension, pre and post surgery, broken bones, gout
Hormonal imbalances and irregularities such as PCOS, thyroid, menstrual irregularities, menopause, fertility, labor induction and post partum care, and gender transitioning
Colds & Flu , asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, and other immune conditions
Digestive discomfort such as Crohn’s/Colitis, IBS, diarrhea, constipation, bloating
Physical complaints, such as: headaches and migraines, digestive and respiratory discomforts, and circulatory and neurological complaints.
Etc.
A note about Japanese Style Acupucnture:
Currently I am receiving training and mentorship in the lineage of Japanese acupuncture taught by Kiiko Matsumoto, that was passed down to her from Master Kiyoshi Nagano.
This style of acupuncture emphasizes abdominal, neck and meridian palpation, to assess the state of the nervous system and internal organs.
The gauge of needle and depth of insertion is generally smaller and shallower to provide a gentle and painless experience. There is also an emphasis on moxibustion, which is the soothing practice of burning of an herb on the surface of the skin, to bring healing and regulation to internal systems.
The goal of every treatment is to balance the autonomic nervous system and ensure the bodies natural healing processes are functioning optimally, to reduce inflammation, pain and modulate immune responses.