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Acupuncture and electro-acupuncture treat severe pain of muscular and neurological origin by working to interface the nervous system with the muscular system. Electro-acupuncture has analgesic and mood-lifting effects by releasing neurotransmitters such as endogenous opioids, enkephalins, endocannabinoids, serotonin and dynorphins. It increases cell metabolism, lymphatic drainage, neuromuscular re-education and rehabilitation. 

Do you know the herbal formulas we prescribe in our clinic have been used for over 2000 years? Chinese herbal medicine is a system that relies on combining single herbs in a harmonious and synergistic way to create herbal formulations. We focuses on treating the underlying causes of diseases. The strength of it is evidenced by the fact that formulas in use thousands of years ago are still relevant and effective today. 

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on approach that releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve whole-body health and performance. It is a gentle non-invasive therapy that assesses, modifies and corrects restrictions in the Craniosacral system to improve wellness and enhance the body's self-correction/regulation mechanism. 

Cupping and Gua Sha are ancient folk remedies to treat acute injury and chronic pain, often in conjunction with acupuncture. Cupping and Guasha reduce pathologic tissues such as adhesions, trigger points, and areas of blood stagnation. Cupping and Guasha can also increase local vascular perfusion and lymphatic drainage; increase muscle range of motion, flexibility, length and strength; decrease pain and inflammation; regular immune system and sympathetic nervous system. 

Dry needling is a therapy that effectively treats myofascial pain syndrome, which affects about 44 million Americans, and accounts for 85-95% of the cases in a pain clinic. Dry needling works to deactivate tight, ropey, tender points in muscle tissue called trigger points, the major cause of myofascial pain. Prolo-Acupuncture is used to re-stabilization of joints that have become hyper-mobile from acute trauma or repetitive strains. Strengthening of tendon and ligament attachments to underlying bones.

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Moxa, or Moxibustion, is a traditional tool of Chinese Medicine that involves controlled burning of the herb Ai Ye (Artemisiae Argyi Folium), commonly known as Mugwort Leaf, along targeted channels on the body. Moxibustion warms these points of the body to expel cold and improve circulation. It is particularly effective for pain that worsens with exposure to cold.