Our body is a trendy nightclub suddenly deluged by an unwanted invasion of the bridge and tunnel crowd. Larger, undigested food molecules -along with equally disgusting grossness such as yeast and other waste toxins-jump the velvet rope straight into Club Bloodstream and wreak havoc.
Spring is the Wood Element, governing Yang Qi Liver energy and gallbladder medians. Imbalance can cause disruption in the body, including sprains, sciatica, hip pain and headaches.
Erika showcases our new Urban Tonics - Facial Gua Sha Tutorial and how to use it. You can get younger looking glowing skin on your face and neck using this ancient Chinese method and tool, while also reducing wrinkles, sagging, and puffiness.
Bone broth is a form of traditional Chinese medicine. The ancient Chinese would drink bone broth to improve kidney, liver and spleen function – which might be why broth-based soups have always been a go-to for those feeling under the weather.
16th Street Acupuncture supports the LGBTQ community. At our clinic we welcome and support all types of family structures and diversity.
Korean Acupuncture Facial | Approx. 60 min. | Facial Acupuncture for Charm and Elegance aims for natural improvement of the facial muscles and the skin tone.
Micro Needling | Approx. 60 min. | Collagen induction therapy: generate new collagen and skin tissue for smoother, firmer, more toned skin.
The way you eat is very important in Chinese Medicine and can have positive or negative effects on your health. Dietary therapy within the scope of Chinese Medicine is a complex and nuanced system.
Moxibustion is the process of burning the dried herb mugwort on an acupuncture point. ‘Moxa’ for short, is used to nourish the body and support the immune system. It is used for specific patterns of disharmony for both physical and emotional support.
Gua (to scrape) Sha (stagnated blood) has been around for thousands of years. In Chinese villages, people would use a coin to scrape the backs of children or anyone who was developing a cold or chest congestion to release the pathogen.
