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AcupunctureÂ
Acupuncture involves insertion of tiny needles into the skin to tap into the body’s bioelectrical system. This electricity, known as qi, runs through a complex circuit system of acupuncture channels. Acupuncture points are epicenters where this bioelectricity is concentrated. The needles act as conductors to create a communication with the body and stimulate its innate healing abilities. Acupuncture helps regulate the nervous system, release endorphins, stimulates the immune system and so much more.
CuppingÂ
Cupping is a modality of traditional Chinese medicine in which cups are suctioned to the skin to create a vacuum. This therapy helps to eliminate toxins, relieve congestion, improve circulation and relieve muscle tension. The cups can be left stationary or slid along pre-oiled skin, depending on the ailment. Cupping can be performed to just about any area of the body but is most commonly used on the shoulders, back and legs.
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Cupping pulls blood to a region to stimulate healing. It is effective at stretching tight fascia and muscles. As new blood is forced into the tissues around the cups the body will begin a process of new blood vessel formation called neovascularization. These new vessels can feed the tissues with nutrients and oxygen, leading to lasting pain relief. While the tissues get saturated with fresh blood, the vacuum pulls stagnant blood out of the area. Where there is dead, static blood, lymph, cellular debris, pathogenic factors and toxins present in the body, cupping can leave marks which indicates that the stagnation has been moved from the deeper tissue layers to the surface. These marks tend to fade in 2-5 days, and the more cupping you receive the less the bruising happens.
Physical Therapies and RehabilitationÂ
We also offer various therapies including therapeutic ultrasound, Interferential Current and physical rehabilitation to get you feeling better and to help your body thrive.
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Therapeutic Ultrasound uses a sound wave to penetrate into the tissue and cause a controlled deep heating effect in order to treat the swelling of muscles, tissues and joints
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Interferential current therapy works by sending small amounts of electrical stimulation to damaged tissues in the body. The therapy is meant to boost the body’s natural process for responding to pain, increase blood flow and the production of hormones that promote healing.
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