Our Services
Acupuncture
involves the
insertion of very fine needles into the skin. The body
responds to acupuncture with a cascade of wide reaching
responses in immune function, neurochemistry, blood flow,
changes in the peripheral and central nervous system, etc.
These system wide responses are why acupuncture is helpful
for so many health conditions.
Description by the Mayo
Clinic, including what to expect from
treatment
Compilation of research on acupuncture
7 things you might like to know
about acupuncture
Photonic
Acupuncture (Light Therapy)
is a modern technology that utilizes a therapeutic red light
to stimulate traditional acupoints. We provide this treatment
in addition to acupuncture during treatments. It is also
provided as stand alone treatment, for those who require
needle free treatment.
Read more about photonic
acupuncture
Cupping
is
the application of suction cups to the skin. It is used to
relax muscles and improve blood and energy flow to areas of
chronic tension and muscle tightness. The intensity of
suction can be modified from mild to intense. Most people
find cupping to be a relaxing
experience.
Chinese Herbal Medicine was a significant
portion of all 3 years of Ann and Steve's graduate program on Acupuncture
and Oriental Medicine. It is nuanced,
highly developed, and has thousands of years of proven
track record. It takes into account the symptoms (neck
pain, gas and bloating, etc.) as well as the
constitutional imbalance and matches appropriate herbal
combinations for the specific patient. There is a
significant body knowledge in way of research and case
studies available from Asia. Over the past 50 years or so,
there has been an incredible integration of Western
Medicine into traditional Asian Medicine throughout Asian,
for better or worse. One positive aspect of this melding
is information on herbal medicine for complicated modern
western diagnoses. Read more about Herbal
Medicine
Tui na (massage) and acupressure are incorporated
into acupuncture treatments when appropriate. Ann and Steve
provide referrals to the many fabulous massage therapists on
the North Olympic Peninsula.