Acupuncture is a centuries old healing art that utilizes sterile filiform needles to unblock and free the flow of the body's vital energy/Qi, (proununced "chee") to alleviate pain, promote the immune system, and enhance relaxation to support body, mind and spirit. It can treat a multitude of conditions ranging from acute to chronic by going to the very root of the imbalance. Most find the experience to be very relaxing and painless with only the slightest prick or surprise on insertion of the needle that quickly dissipates within minutes.

​It is best to have eaten within an hour before your treatment as those who do not can experience light-headedness. Please wear loose comfortable clothing that allows access up to the knees and elbows.

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​Medical QiGong is believed to be the predecessor to acupuncture. Rather than utilizing needles to access and manipulate the body's Qi (life force energy), the practitioner uses their own Qi to sense blockages, excesses, and deficiencies in the patient. The practitioner will then use their hands and their own carefully cultivated Qi to restore balance in the body. Qi Gong exercises, meditations, and herbs are commonly prescribed to accompany and enhance the treatments.

​The Chinese Materia Medica includes well over 350 herbs and thousands of formulas designed to restore optimal health and balance to the body. Most often herbal prescriptions are used to support acupuncture or medical qigong treatments. However, sometimes it's easier to treat certain conditions with herbs  especially when daily acupuncture treatments are not available. The food we eat is also medicine and can serve to support or break down important cellular structures. An herbal consultation will also include a dietary review and a livable plan designed for your specific needs. Herbal consultations can be done in person or via video chat.