* Note:Acupuncturists
in California are considered Primary Health Care Providers and therefore
many health insurance plans cover partial cost of treatment. Please read this page on insurance coverage and
inquire with your plan to find out if your are covered for acupuncture treatment.
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Acupuncture Acupuncture is a medical therapy with 2000+ years of history, used to naturally improve health by restoring the balance of the body. Better health and less pain is achieved through the stimulation of very specific anatomical points, known as acupuncture points. To contact these points very thin, hair-like, sterile needles, are superficially inserted into the skin. Many studies have shown that acupuncture is effective at treating a wide range of conditions such as musculoskeletal issues, pain problems, digestive disorders, anxiety, addictions, and much more.
Electro-Acupuncture Electro acupuncture involves the application of gentle electric current to acupuncture needles to further stimulate the acupuncture points. The use of electro acupuncture provides controlled stimulation to the acupuncture points without causing tissue damage. It is used for the treatment of a wide range of ailments and is particularly useful for treating pain problems and chronic conditions.
Cupping Cupping is a type of therapy that involves the use of glass cups, which are suctioned onto the skin for a few minutes at a time. This therapy is used to improve blood flow, eliminate toxins from the tissues, and relax the muscles. It is most often used for muscular pain and tightness, but can also be used for anything from digestive disorders to allergies.
Gua Sha
Gua sha is a healing technique that involves the cutaneous stimulation of the skin in strokes using a round-edged instrument. The purpose of gua sha is to remove blood stagnation, which is considered pathogenic and a cause of pain. This results in increased circulation and metabolic processes, and often, the patient experiences immediate improvement of pain, stiffness, or respiratory issues.
Tui Na
Tui Na is a form of massage based on Traditional Chinese Medicine theory. It is generally more vigorous than a massage you might experience at a spa. Various massage techniques and passive movements are employed and, like with acupuncture, it is aimed at alleviating pain by correcting imbalances and removing obstructions in the energy pathways. Often, special oils and balms containing pain-relieving herbs are employed along with the massage therapy.
Qigong Qigong is a form of regulated movement and/or breathing exercises designed to cultivate and improve the quality of qi, or life energy. The purpose of this is for health maintenance, therapeutic intervention, spiritual growth, and to enhance martial arts ability. Practicing qigong is widely recognized for being beneficial in helping to alleviate stress, increase mental clarity, increase energy, and improve flexibility.
Heat Therapy (Moxibustion) Moxibustion or Moxa Heat therapy is often used by acupuncturists to promote circulation and induce the smoother flow of qi (energy) and blood in cases of muscle pain, soft tissue injuries, arthritis, headaches, and more. The modern TDP lamp is a medical device that is a safe, relaxing, and effective way of applying heat therapy. Moxabustion heat therapy promotes faster healing by stimulating microcirculation, which delivers higher levels of oxygen and nutrients to injured cells while eliminating toxins and cellular waste.
