Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the millenia-old practice of inserting sterile, hair-fine needles at specific points in the body to strengthen, stimulate, and relieve symptoms of disease.
The sensation caused by an acupuncture needle varies. In some cases, you will not even know the needles have been inserted. There may be some tingling, warmth, heaviness, or a feeling of the Qi moving. Most people find acupuncture extremely relaxing. The needles are fine - slightly larger than a cat’s whisker or a human hair.
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine operates under the construct that our bodies are constantly seeking balance and strength naturally, just like nature does, so health is more about nurturing and supporting the body to function properly. If our bodies are operating at their highest potential, without the interference of stress and trauma, we wouldn’t be in pain, tense, and agitated.
The World Health Organization, whose authority concerning health-related matters internationally, lists the following symptoms, diseases and conditions to be treated effectively by acupuncture:
Massage therapy
Massage Therapy incorporates a variety of advanced modalities that enhance the body’s natural restorative functioning. Light to firm touch is used to release tension, relax muscles, increase blood and lymph circulation, and impart a sense of calm. Therapeutic massage can be used as a collaborative, supportive addition to conventional medical treatment of illness and injury, alleviating pain and stress, aiding soft tissue healing, and revitalizing the body. Also, regular massage can enhance health, providing relaxation, release of muscle tightness, relief from anxiety and tensions, and balancing aspects of body/mind/spirit.