TCM Techniques
60 MINUTES $100
During this time we will address physical concerns and aches as result of use/misuse of the physical body. Assessment tests may be applied to determine the best course of therapy by both client and practitioner.
Patients are welcome to request preferred therapeutic modalities. Should the practitioner feel it not the best course of treatment, this will be discussed.
Therapies may include:
Cupping - Excellent for pulling congestion out from the muscular and fascial layers of the body. Cupping helps with releasing tension, fighting off the acute onset of colds, increasing circulation. Bruising from cupping is common, usually lasting a week.
Gua Sha (‘scraping red’)- Trauma and tension in the body presents as inflammation. When gua sha is applied this is released and expressed thru the bruising of the skin. Gua Sha is best applied to joints where ligaments and tendons connect. This technique is excellent at soothing and ‘training’ chronic scar tissue in the alleviation of tension, stiffness, and pain.
Electrical Stimulation (e-stim)- Needles are applied with the attachment of a positive and negative lead to run current thru the region of focus. E-Stim is excellent at firing muscles bodies into activation and clearing the tension of chronic muscles bodies. While an obvious sensation is desirable for most treatments, this form of therapy is not painful and often used as an adjunct to acupuncture.
Moxibustion (moxa)- A warming therapy which may be applied to acupuncture needles or directly onto the skin. Think of this as an ‘herbal infrared’ therapy, the warmth deeply penetrating the muscles and joints. Moxa is an excellent therapy for those with joint pain, worsened with cold weather, and for those with chronic cold limbs and joints.
Tuina (chinese medical massage), utilizing the meridian flows with a rigorous massage modality, utilizing the same meridian theory for which acupuncture is based.
Acupressure may be employed in lieu of acupuncture and adjunct to all modalities offered by AHA.
QiGong Stretching and Movement sessions will focus on assisting to better utilize the body, thru movement add length and fluidity to the meridian pathways, and focus on breathing.
Alternative Therapies
80 MINUTES $133
Reiki/Medical QiGong are energetic practices. Guided visualiation, Sound Therapy with the use of Tibeten Singing Bowls, and Aromatherapy may all be applied as adjunct to this hands off energetic practice. Thispractice is greatest recomended for those seeking healing more on the emotional and spiritual level.
Arvigo Maya Abdominal Therapy is excellent for those with digestive and reproductive disorders.
All the above modalities may be added to any of AHA’s services as a 30 minute Add-On.
Cost: $40.
