Qi (pronounced chee) is one of the most important concepts in Chinese medicine and acupuncture. It is the energy that drives the processes in the body. It can become depleted, exhausted, blocked, or stuck due to the way we live our daily lives. There are all kinds of things that affect the way our Qi flows or doesn't flow including stress, injuries, overwork, lack of movement, under or overeating, childbirth, medications, overabundance of emotions, poor habits, etc.
The Qi can be accessed through very fine acupuncture needles at specific points along channels in the body. It is stimulated in such a way as to remove blockages, increase energy, and promote better flow of blood and fluids. In doing so, this rebalancing alleviates pain and treats all kinds of symptoms and illnesses. Chinese medicine is a complete system of medicine.
Acupuncture and herbal medicine, along with other associated modalities of treatment have been around for many thousands of years. It is deeply engrained in the natural environment and can therefore be analyzed in the context of the relationship we have to our individual environment and in the microenvironment of the body itself.
The Qi can be accessed through very fine acupuncture needles at specific points along channels in the body. It is stimulated in such a way as to remove blockages, increase energy, and promote better flow of blood and fluids. In doing so, this rebalancing alleviates pain and treats all kinds of symptoms and illnesses. Chinese medicine is a complete system of medicine.
Acupuncture and herbal medicine, along with other associated modalities of treatment have been around for many thousands of years. It is deeply engrained in the natural environment and can therefore be analyzed in the context of the relationship we have to our individual environment and in the microenvironment of the body itself.
Services
ACUPUNCTURE - the insertion of fine needles into various points along channels of the body to remove areas of blockage and increase circulation of Qi (energy), blood, and fluids.
Chosen points depend on your specific pattern and diagnosis, which is assessed by reported symptoms, palpation of the pulses, channels, and abdomen, and observation of the tongue.
CUPPING - the placement of small glass cups onto the body using heat-induced suction to greatly stimulate circulation of energy and increase blood flow.
Chosen points depend on your specific pattern and diagnosis, which is assessed by reported symptoms, palpation of the pulses, channels, and abdomen, and observation of the tongue.
CUPPING - the placement of small glass cups onto the body using heat-induced suction to greatly stimulate circulation of energy and increase blood flow.
It's the first question everyone asks.
Our fear goes up as we envision the standard hypodermic needle.
However, in the case of acupuncture needles they are extremely thin (the diameter of a single hair) and pretty painless.
It's common to feel a slight dull ache or heavy sensation at the site for a few moments; this is normal and expected.
Needles are inserted at varying depths depending on the anatomy.
For the first treatment, we start with a thorough intake to discuss your health history and current issues, and to devise a treatment plan.
Our fear goes up as we envision the standard hypodermic needle.
However, in the case of acupuncture needles they are extremely thin (the diameter of a single hair) and pretty painless.
It's common to feel a slight dull ache or heavy sensation at the site for a few moments; this is normal and expected.
Needles are inserted at varying depths depending on the anatomy.
For the first treatment, we start with a thorough intake to discuss your health history and current issues, and to devise a treatment plan.
New Patient Consultation + Treatment (90-115 min) $120 *Please note: you will need to call to schedule, as new patients are accepted based on availability.
Multiple treatments are typically needed to reverse more chronic issues.
To make it more affordable, when you purchase a package of 8 return treatments in advance, you'll receive $70 off.
Multiple treatments are typically needed to reverse more chronic issues.
To make it more affordable, when you purchase a package of 8 return treatments in advance, you'll receive $70 off.
For all NEW PATIENTS, please call to schedule.
You will want to create a login through this system, called IntakeQ.
This will allow you access to your appointments, rescheduling, file uploads, and the messaging portal (the best way to contact me).
You may also call and leave a voicemail or text the office number and I will respond as soon as possible.
Please be ready to start treatment at your scheduled appointment time.
A late arrival impacts other clients and significantly throws off my timing and your treatment.
You will want to create a login through this system, called IntakeQ.
This will allow you access to your appointments, rescheduling, file uploads, and the messaging portal (the best way to contact me).
You may also call and leave a voicemail or text the office number and I will respond as soon as possible.
Please be ready to start treatment at your scheduled appointment time.
A late arrival impacts other clients and significantly throws off my timing and your treatment.
Rebecca is a compassionate and intuitive acupuncturist who listens carefully to you and your specific health concerns.
She takes exceptional care with your comfort, provides detailed explanations about her approach and is very gentle with her needling.
Rebecca encourages a healing environment that truly involves you as a patient and also provides a sanctuary for your body to rest and to heal.
I'm very grateful for her kindness, her wisdom and the weekly treatments that have, quite honestly, helped to keep me migraine and seizure free.
She takes exceptional care with your comfort, provides detailed explanations about her approach and is very gentle with her needling.
Rebecca encourages a healing environment that truly involves you as a patient and also provides a sanctuary for your body to rest and to heal.
I'm very grateful for her kindness, her wisdom and the weekly treatments that have, quite honestly, helped to keep me migraine and seizure free.
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