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Modern Cupping Techniques Active movement with cups in place to intensify the actions of the cupping therapy and facilitate improved local blood circulation, tissue and joint mobilization improving range-of-motion, break up tight fibrotic myofascial bands and scar tissue, neuromuscular re-education, and pain reduction.

Guasha/ Spoon/ Friction Massage A traditional technique used to improve local blood circulation, tissue and joint mobilization improving range-of-motion, breaking up tight fibrotic myofascial bands and scar tissue, facilitate tissue repair, and pain reduction.

We are in the height of summer and my family, like many others, has been enjoying the long days of the season. We have spent much more time outdoors and in the water, which means lots of exposure to the elements. We have all had our encounters with poison oak, too much sun, and even […]

Trigger Point Needling Therapy for Neck and Shoulder Tension Trigger point needling therapy is a style of acupuncture that is also sometimes referred to as dry needling. Dry needling focuses more on neuro-anatomical needling techniques and placement rather than traditional acupuncture point locations. The term “trigger point” is used to describe an area of a muscle […]

When you or someone you love is suffering from bouts of acute pain, there is often a nearly reflex reaction to reach for chemical painkillers, especially morphine. However, recent studies show the ancient practice of acupuncture to be a safe and effective alternative to morphine across a wide range of specific conditions. In fact, there […]

In our previous article, we introduced the idea that QiGong practice consists of the integration of three adjustments; posture, breath, and intention. We have already discussed how posture affects a person’s health, so let’s move on to the second part- breathing. Qigong breathing can be traced from various Taoist breathing methods, which focus on changing […]