Acupuncture

What is Acupcunture?

Acupuncture is a traditional East Asian medicine practice that involves inserting thin, sterile needles into specific points on the body. The goal is to alleviate pain, promote healing, and improve overall health by stimulating the body's natural healing process and energy flow. It is often used to treat various physical and mental conditions, and it's mechanisms include endorphin release and nerve stimulation.

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What to expect on your First visit

On your initial acupuncture consult and treatment Erin will take a health history and discuss your treatment options. In addition to acupuncture, these options may include guasha, fire/glass cupping and/or moxibustion. See below for more information on these treatment modalities. Erin also uses palpation and acu pressure regularly throughout your treatment to get a sense of what your body needs. At your initial treatment, you and Erin will decide what you're comfrotable with and then each session will be individually tailored based on your current needs. You can expect a calm, relaxing environment and a tailored experience.

Commonly Treated Conditions

  • Headaches
  • Digestive complaints
  • Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, Insomnia
  • Sports injury and chronic or acute pain
  • Menstrual complaints (pain, PMS, heavy bleeding)

 

  • Cancer care support; help with Nausea, Digestion, Energy, Brain fog, Lympthatic drainage etc
  • Scar Care Post Opp.(top surgery, C section, orthopaedic surgery)
  • Arthritis, Inflammation, Help with Circulation
  • Overall body aches and pains
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Fire Cupping

What is Fire Cupping? Guasha? Moxibustion?

 

Cupping therapy uses heated glass cups to create negative pressure, this technique helps decompress sore muscles and the surrounding fascia. It lifts the dermis, boosts circulation, and may reduce lactic acid buildup, and aid in the healing of scar tissue. 

Moxibustion therapy involves the burning of dried up mugwort leaves to stimulate the body's flow of vital energy and remove toxins. It can help to alleviate pain and inflammation from various ailments. The warm stimulation of moxibustion can dilate blood vessel, increase local blood flow,  and improve microcirculation to relieve swelling and pain.

Guasha involves the use of a smooth tool rubbed against the skin to help move stagnation or break up fascia that is causing pain or inflammation. It can help improve circulation, promote lymphatic drainage, relieve tight muscles and improve overall immune function.

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