Acupuncture to Improve Your Health

Research has proven that acupuncture can improve a person’s well-being by stimulating the body’s healing processes, making it an important component to an integrative health care plan. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has determined that this non-invasive health care treatment is safe and effective when it comes to helping patients overcome a variety of ailments.

When placed at the appropriate points, acupuncture needles help to release blocked energy throughout the body so that function can be restored to everything from the digestive and cardiovascular systems, to the immune system, endocrine system, and nervous system. Results of this balanced energy flow can include better sleep and elevated mood, enhanced digestion, reduced pain, and an improved sense of wellness.

 

The Conundrum of the Cabana Crowd: Sunscreen – Store Bought vs Homemade

By |Jun 26, 2019|Categories: Families, General Health, Wellness|

I love the sun. I feel better when it’s warm and the sun is beating down on me – I’m like my father who says he’s “solar powered”. I’ve been bad over the years about putting on sunscreen. I have sun damage on my face, hyper pigmentation and I get annual scoldings from my dermatologist. Even though I have started to be better about applying, I still feel as though I want the direct rays for the Vitamin D and also the chemicals listed on the bottles are horrifying.

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Cancer Care

By |Jan 9, 2018|Categories: General Health|

16th St Acupuncture has been treating cancer patients for over a decade. Clinical studies show acupuncture is safe and effective before, during, and after chemotherapy or radiation treatments to help with such side effects as fatigue, insomnia, nausea, neuropathy, hot flashes, dry mouth, loss of appetite and pain.

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Weight Loss

By |Jan 9, 2018|Categories: Athletes, General Health|

The acupuncture protocol for weight loss is similar to that of quitting smoking. The treatments revolve around reducing cravings and harmonizing the body’s digestive organ functioning. We use auricular (ear) points which connect to the endocrine system to effect metabolism and food cravings.

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Tinnitus

By |Jan 9, 2018|Categories: General Health|Tags: |

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can be very effective in treating tinnitus. Typically, the energetic quality of the Kidneys and Liver are examined, due to their large role in causing tinnitus. Acupuncture and herbal medicine can be used to help reduce the severity of the symptoms.

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Stop Smoking

By |Jan 9, 2018|Categories: General Health|

Acupuncture can be an incredible support on the path to quitting for good. The protocol for smoking cessation requires at least 3 sessions per week to manage cravings and other issues that may come up during the detoxification process (anxiety, insomnia, increase or decrease in appetite).

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PTSD

By |Jan 9, 2018|Categories: General Health|

Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for the management of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It alleviates stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia and other common PTSD symptoms. Veterans have been using acupuncture with extremely effective results.

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Initial Acupuncture

The initial visit will involve an in-depth discussion with one of our caring practitioners about your health concerns. You will be emailed an intake form before the treatment in order to more fully address your needs.
Approx. 75 min.
Erika: $175 | Other Therapists: $150

Follow Up Acupuncture

Existing clients will continue to engage with their practitioner about their health needs before their full treatment begins.
Approx. 60 min.
Erika: $150 | Other Therapists: $125

Acupuncture / Massage

Relaxation of both body and mind for clients coming in with body aches and pains or just need some self care.
Approx. 60 min. | $175

Acupuncture Gua Sha Facial

Relax and give your face a treat! This rejuvenating session starts with an acupuncture treatment customized to reduce wrinkles and build collagen. The treatment finishes with a relaxing facial massage using the Gua Sha jade stone to tighten and energize the skin.
Approx. 60 min. | $175

Cupping Treatment

Cupping is a wonderful technique that reduces tight muscles and pain as well as strengthening the immune system to help alleviate your cough and cold symptoms.
Approx. 30 min. | $60

Herbal Consultation

Herbal medicine addresses a wide array of systemic conditions that range from insomnia and migraines to gynecological and digestive issues. Book an appointment to find out which formula works best for you.
Approx. 30 min. | $60

Gua Sha

Gua sha is a scraping technique that removes blood stagnation in the muscle layer to alleviate pain, stiffness, fever, chill, cough, wheeze, nausea. Gua sha is also used more gentle on the face to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and reduce puffiness.
Approx. 30 min. | $60

Micro Needling

Micro needling or collagen induction therapy, is also known as a cosmetic procedure that involves repeatedly puncturing the skin with tiny, sterile needles. The purpose of the treatment is to generate new collagen and skin tissue for smoother, firmer, more toned skin.
Approx. 60 min. | $250

Korea Acupuncture Facial (F.A.C.E)

Facial Acupuncture for Charm and Elegance is a facial acupuncture treatment originated from Korea. FACE aims for natural improvement of the facial muscles and the skin tone.
Approx. 60 min. | $250
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