In Eastern philosophy, the
human being is seen as a microcosm of nature, a tiny universe unto
itself. Everything in this system is connected and mutually dependent
on each other. In the last few decades, this connection has largely
been lost, and, I believe, this is one of the reasons that we are
experiencing disease and illness in unprecedented numbers. Somewhere
along the way our connection to nature has been lost, and we are
paying for it with our health.
Traditional Chinese
Medicine (TCM) is more than 4000 years old and is one of the oldest
medical systems on earth. Disease is seen as an imbalance in the
system and Chinese medicine attempts to restore that balance through
acupuncture, herbs, bodywork, energy work and all the other modalities
that it employs. It holds the body in great reverence and attempts to
heal all aspects of a person, mind body and spirit. When all aspects
of a person are balanced, health is restored.
I graduated from the
Institute of Traditional Medicine in 2006. This 3 year, full time
program constituted 2400 hours with 780 clinical hours. I have
continued to take courses part time working towards my Doctor of
Chinese Medicine degree, which is 6 years in total. My specialties
include gynecology and pediatrics, mood disorders (such as anxiety and
depression) and energy medicine.
My exposure to
Chinese medicine when I was young showed me what a beautiful and
complete healing system it is. I have been having acupuncture and
taking herbs for years and I believe in this medicine absolutely
because I know that it works. It is not dealing with the body alone,
what a person thinks, feels and the way they experience the world all
affect their health. Chinese medicine attempts to heal all aspects of
a person, and because each of us experiences illness in a different
way, the practitioner of Chinese medicine works to develop a diagnosis
and treatment strategy that is unique to you and how you experience
your particular condition.
Modalities Practiced
Acupuncture :: Cosmetic Acupuncture :: Qi Gong :: Tai
Chi :: Electro Acupuncture :: Auricular Acupuncture ::
Herbs :: Tuina Massage :: Shiatsu Massage :: Moxibustion ::
Cupping :: Guasha :: Diet Therapy and Nutritional Counseling
Acupuncture
Initial Treatment :: 90 minutes :: $100
Subsequent
Treatments :: 60 minutes :: $80
Cosmetic
Acupuncture
Course of treatment is 10
treatments. Each treatment includes an organic facial mask and Chinese
facial massage.
Cosmetic Acupuncture Treatment :: 90 minutes ::
$120
