6. How many sessions will I need?

It is a common misconception that we will be able to solve all of your issues with one or two sessions. While each session will greatly improve your well being, our clinics and programs are designed to target specific issues and a course of treatment is recommended.

In addition to acupuncture we may also suggest Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine and other therapies such as Moxibustion, Gua Sha or Chinese Remedial Massage (Tui Na) depending on our findings during your initial consultation.

7. What is Tuina (Tui Na) Remedial Massage?

Tuina or Tui Na remedial massage is a hands-on body treatment that uses Chinese taoist principles in an effort to bring the eight principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) into balance. 

8. What is Gua Sha

Gua Sha is a traditional chinese medical treatment that means to “scrape away fever” and is designed to release unhealthy elements from treatment areas which in turn stimulates blood flow and healing. 

9. What is Cupping Therapy?

Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. People get it for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage. It is designed to bring blood to the acupuncture point which speeds healing.

10. What is Moxibustion?

Moxibustion is used in conjuction with acupuncture to warm regions and specific meridian points which in turn stimulates circulation producing a smoother flow of blood and qi.