Chinese Medicine
Chinese medicine is a complete system of medicine with its own diagnostic tools, understanding of health and disease in the body, and treatment methods. In China and other eastern countries, it has served as the primary form of medicine for thousands of years. As such, Chinese medicine is able to treat a full range of medical conditions, not just the presence of pain in the body. It is complementary to any conventional medical treatment program, usually expediting the healing process beyond the expectations of the medical community.
The primary treatment tools of Chinese Medicine include acupuncture and acupressure, Chinese herbal medicine, moxibustion, cupping, and gua sha.
Acupuncture
Used for over 2,000 years, acupuncture is one of the oldest, continually practiced forms of medicine in the world. With it being one of the most researched medical disciplines, it has become well respected by both Eastern and Western physicians.
Acupuncture involves the use of sterile, non-toxic needles into the surface of the skin to stimulate particular pathways of “qi”, a bioelectrical force, in your body, to remove stagnation of qi and blood, which in Chinese medical theory, is viewed as the primary cause of pain and disease.
Acupressure with essential oils is also another means of connecting to the “qi” in the body for those with a fear of needles.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is a warming technique in Chinese medicine that uses the herb mugwort, or Artemesia vulgaris. This stimulates circulation and creates a smoother flow of energy and blood.
Cupping
Cupping is an acupressure technique that creates a vacuum by utilizing glass or plastic cups over particular acupuncture points on the skin. This promotes circulation and movement through that particular area to help relieve ailments from upper respiratory infections to musculoskeletal pain.
Gua Sha
Gua Sha is a massage-like technique using a smooth edge, such as a ceramic spoon, as traditional to China, with repeated pressure strokes over lubricated skin to clear out blockage and promote circulation to that muscle and tissue.
The primary treatment tools of Chinese Medicine include acupuncture and acupressure, Chinese herbal medicine, moxibustion, cupping, and gua sha.
Acupuncture
Used for over 2,000 years, acupuncture is one of the oldest, continually practiced forms of medicine in the world. With it being one of the most researched medical disciplines, it has become well respected by both Eastern and Western physicians.
Acupuncture involves the use of sterile, non-toxic needles into the surface of the skin to stimulate particular pathways of “qi”, a bioelectrical force, in your body, to remove stagnation of qi and blood, which in Chinese medical theory, is viewed as the primary cause of pain and disease.
Acupressure with essential oils is also another means of connecting to the “qi” in the body for those with a fear of needles.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is a warming technique in Chinese medicine that uses the herb mugwort, or Artemesia vulgaris. This stimulates circulation and creates a smoother flow of energy and blood.
Cupping
Cupping is an acupressure technique that creates a vacuum by utilizing glass or plastic cups over particular acupuncture points on the skin. This promotes circulation and movement through that particular area to help relieve ailments from upper respiratory infections to musculoskeletal pain.
Gua Sha
Gua Sha is a massage-like technique using a smooth edge, such as a ceramic spoon, as traditional to China, with repeated pressure strokes over lubricated skin to clear out blockage and promote circulation to that muscle and tissue.