"Acupuncture works by releasing the blockages within ourselves that prevent us from being the people we know in our hearts we’re meant to be. Blockages, or “stagnation,” can take many forms. Some are physical such as pain, arthritis, and inflammatory conditions. Others are emotional like depression, anxiety, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

What every health condition shares in common is the process of habituation: we begin to accept these physical limitations and emotional struggles as inevitable, that our experience is “just the way it is”. In the process we lose sight of fundamental truths about ourselves about our worth and our value, about our freedom and potential, and about the unique contributions that each of us is here to make.

Acupuncturists use needles, bleeding lancets, cupping, herbal medicine and more to release the muscular tension, inflammation, emotional suffering, and suppressed trauma that informs our posture, our movements, our life choices, and our daily experience. Chinese Medicine is a complete and sophisticated medical model of understanding the human experience that takes a lifetime of study to fully appreciate, but its goal is the free and unfettered expression of our spirits and purpose." Dr. Sean Tuten DOM, friend and colleague.

Herbal Therapy

Unlike other supplements that you find on grocery store shelves, ALL NATURAL Chinese herbal formulas (prescribed by your Practitioner/Acupuncturist) are based on 3000 years of medical history. Chinese formula ingredients address your major symptoms and the causes as well. The herbs/plants/roots/fruits/flowers are similar to pharmaceuticals in that they are medicine, but the body processes them the same way it processes food. We have more than 5000 plant, animal, and mineral substances combined in various formulations to address specific issues

**Always treat Chinese herbs like a prescription — first get an evaluation from a qualified practitioner before taking anything.**

Additionally, we carry other high quality supplements that you may need. Those may include probiotics, creatine, msm, magnesium citrate, B12 vitamins, vitamin D3, COQ10.

We all want to look and feel our best, like we've been on a long vacation. Microneedling is a safe, chemical free facial treatment that reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, brightens your complexion, firms and tightens, and resolves acne and acne scarring, stretch marks and surgical scars. Encouraging collagen and elastin production in the skin makes you GLOW!!

Our internal health shows up on our face, so we need to treat the inside as well as the outside. Microneedling sessions can incorporate some combination of acupuncture and massage into a deeply restorative experience so you can look and feel your best, from the inside out.

If it has been over 6 months since your last microneedling, booking a microneedling series is encouraged and discounted.
We use a Procell microneedling device and Procell human growth factor serums. For more information on Procell, go to https://www.procelltherapies.com/

The Mei Zen (Beautiful Person) cosmetic acupuncture system is a safe and holistic treatment that addresses cosmetic skin concerns as well as internal aging issues that can lead to premature aging. Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture is a chosen Botox and filler alternative and is the natural way to prevent AND treat wrinkles and sagging. It works by rebuilding your matrix of collagen and elastin to reduce wrinkles and fine lines, and keep your skin plump! It also activates weakened facial muscles to address sagging or asymmetry, to promote a more youthful appearance.

**In addition, cosmetic acupuncture can effectively address Bell's palsy, Post-stroke sequelae, Facial pain, and TMJ pain.**

Christina offers expertly designed age positive cosmetic treatments. Her approach is client-focused and tailored to YOUR specific skin concerns and issues, with an overall focus on restoring the skin with a renewed, more vibrant glow. She says, "While, I can’t prevent aging per se, I can help you and your skin stay vibrant and energetic."

This is a 10 treatment protocol (2 treatments/week for 5 weeks) because it takes 4 to 5 weeks for your collagen and elastin to regrow and stabilize.

Cost: Pay at each treatment: $199. Pay for all ten treatments in advance: $154 each ($1540, Save $450)

NOTE: While Mei Zen cosmetic acupuncture is great for firming, lifting, toning and preventing and treating wrinkles, if you need scar therapy, acne treatment or help evening out skin complexion, please see our Microneedling options.

When it comes to shedding extra pounds, the journey often involves a multifaceted approach incorporating diet, exercise, and sleep modifications. Acupuncture, an ancient Chinese medical practice, emerges as a valuable ally in this journey, not as a standalone solution but as a supportive mechanism to enhance the effectiveness of a comprehensive weight loss regimen.

If you are committed to losing weight, are participating in or using a weight loss program, the Weight Loss Assist program may give you the boost in motivation and metabolism that you need to achieve your healthy target weight. This is a **series of 18 acupuncture treatments** tailored to your unique constitution and includes herbal, dietary and lifestyle suggestions based on Chinese medicine. The abdominal weight loss protocol is performed 2 times a week for 6 weeks, and 1 time a week for the next 6 weeks. This is a lifestyle change. It takes time and commitment. Weight Loss Assist can support you!

A combination of acupuncture, herbal and food therapy, abdominal massage, making healthy lifestyle choices, and evaluating stress patterns can all improve your chances of successful weight loss. Acupuncture and herbal medicine affect the digestive and hormonal systems to help suppress appetite, boost metabolism, and re-balance the organ systems that govern digestion and metabolism. During and after acupuncture, your body releases endorphins which enhance relaxation, making it easier to cope with stress (stress is a barrier to weight loss). Auricular acupuncture (needling points on the ear) can also help control food cravings. It has been used successfully to help cigarette smokers and heroin addicts kick their habits; when properly administered, this technique may also help curb cravings for some people.

Acupuncture offers a holistic adjunct to traditional weight loss strategies, helping to regulate mood, balance hormones, and reduce inflammation. By incorporating acupuncture into a comprehensive weight loss plan, individuals may find they have additional support in navigating the complexities of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Let us give you an Assist today!