Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology and TCM Modalities
I employ the most gentle and most advanced needling techniques. I have access to a complete herbal apothecary with the ability to provide you custom formulations. My available TCM modalities include cupping, moxibustion, injection therapies, tui’na massage, gua-sha manipulation, e-stimulation and other methods, custom-tailored treatment plans for every patient.Learn More
Acupuncture is a treatment that involves inserting needles into the skin to treat pain and other health issues. It’s a technique that originated in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).
How it works:
- Stimulates nerves and muscles: Acupuncture needles stimulate sensory nerves and muscles under the skin.
- Releases natural painkillers: This stimulation can trigger the body to release endorphins and other natural painkillers.
- Restores balance: Acupuncture is based on the idea that an energy flow called “qi” can become blocked, causing illness. Acupuncture is thought to restore balance by re-establishing the flow of qi.
“Detox acupuncture” refers to a type of acupuncture treatment specifically designed to support the body’s natural detoxification process by stimulating specific points on the body with needles, gua sha and moxibustion aiming to help eliminate toxins and improve overall wellbeing.
Aggressive Energy Acupuncture Treatment
An “aggressive energy treatment” in acupuncture refers to a specific style of treatment focused on clearing what is considered “pathological” or “stuck” energy within the body, often characterized by strong emotions like anger, frustration, or trauma, by using acupuncture points to release this built-up energy and restore balance to the body’s “qi” flow; it’s usually done by inserting needles at specific points on the back, often very superficially, to drain this stagnant energy. This treatment is often combined with fire cupping and moxibustion.
Mei Zen – Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture
The Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture System is a unique method utilizing tiny acupuncture needles at a very shallow depth on the face and neck. The needles are inserted into the dermis layer, stimulating the production of collagen and elastin. I also add body acupuncture points for skin health and underlying conditions. I also add all homeopathic / natural stem cell injections to this treatment.
Acupuncture Point Injection with homeopathic / all natural remedies
Acupuncture point injection therapy (APIT) is a non- surgical procedure that combines acupuncture with the injection of homeopathic / all natural substances into specific points on the body for pain relief and has an anti-inflammatory effect. The goal is to stimulate acupuncture points and meridians to treat a variety of conditions
As a Licensed Acupuncture Physician and Doctor of Oriental Medicine, I take a customized approach to Beauty that combines my expertise in both Skincare and Wellness, providing a unique holistic experience for my Patients.
I personally invite you to schedule an appointment with me TODAY to experience for yourself a relaxing spa-level full facial with pampering organic cremes, serums, masks and other rejuvenating products, in my beautiful, quiet practice setting.
Acupressure massage (including cupping, Gua Sha and Tui Na) is activating meridians / channels throughout the body, encouraging lymph to drain /detox by gently manipulating areas of your body to help move leaked tissue back to an area with working lymph vessels. This therapy also focuses on fascial tissue “myofacial release”, because it uses sustained pressure to loosen and lengthen constricted fascia.
Qi, which is understood as a life-sustaining energy force, runs along those meridians. Qi can become stuck at some points along the meridians, and the goal of acupressure is to keep the energy flowing using pressure at specific points.
Permanent Makeup and Rejuvenation
I offer a full range of Permanent Makeup procedures, including Microblading eyebrows, EyeLiners, Lips and lipliners, Scalp Pigmentation, Microdermabrasion, and several other medical-grade rejuvenation methods.Learn More
My Journey and Inspiration
In 2013, I decided to follow my true passion for health and wellness and took upon myself a major career change, from being a Registered Dental Hygienist, to now becoming a Doctor of Chinese Medicine and Licensed Acupuncture Physician. (graduated Dec. 2016, East West College of Natural Medicine)
During my extensive, hands-on clinical internship/externship experience, I have acquired and honed the essential and critical skills needed for competent patient care, treating patients in the various TCM modalities. (e.g. Intake/Diagnostics, Needling, Herbal Medicinals, Moxibustion, Cupping and Treatment Planning, Injection Therapy, etc.)
While attending school full-time, and taking all of my state board examinations, I have also been running my own successful business as a licensed Permanent Makeup artist. (and I continue to do so!)
I have created a solid reputation locally for setting the bar high for various types of common permanent makeup procedures and various forms of skin micro-needling, for purposes of skin rejuvenation.
I love sharing my knowledge in some capacity, as well as running my own TCM/Acupuncture Clinic. Currently, I wish to focus my practice on areas of pain management, rejuvenation, infertility, and nutrition. I will also incorporate aspects of functional medicine into my practice.
I am also a practitioner of the Aaron Mattes method of “Active Isolated Stretching”. His stretches are not what you would commonly think of as ‘stretches’, but rather very targeted, patient-assisted, manipulations of joints and connective tissues, regaining lost movement, flexibility and range of motion. These do wonders for patients under my care!
So What’s Next for You? — Call me!
Make the decision to take charge of your health and wellbeing! Call me TODAY to set up an initial consultation! You will be glad you did! 813.841.5958