Acupuncture - is the insertion of extremely thin "acupuncture needles" into specific "acupuncture points" along the bodies energetic pathways called meridians or channels. When we are in a state of balance we are in a state of wellness and illness and injury results in the bodies energy being out of balance. By using techniques of Traditional Chinese Medicine one can bring the body back into balance and optimum health.

Homeopathy- is the use of specific homeopathic "remedies" to bring the body back to a state of wellness and homeostasis. It is based on the belief "like cures like". As homeopathic remedies work with the energetics of the body, I like to think of it as an energetic vaccine. Homeopathy has been in use for over 200 years and originated in Germany by Dr. Samuel Hahneman.

Heat Therapy - there are a number of different ways to make use of heat therapy. In TCM the use of moxibustion is used to activate qi and blood. Moxa, as it is known, is the burning of the herb artemisia vulgaris commonly known as mugwort and a half dozen different names. It is used for a variety of ailment and conditions within the body. In a 1998 study the AMA found moxa 75% effective in turning a breech baby. Other types of heat therapy we employee are heat packs to relax muscles and to promote circulation.

Herbal Medicine - is a major part of TCM. Herbal medicine has proven to be effective for any number of conditions and has been used for thousands of years. The use of specific herbal formulas are used to treat illness and disease as well as pain and injuries. These formulas are very powerful and are the acupuncturists pharmacy. In fact 70% of all the western medications came from an herb.

Therapeutic Massage - the benefits of massage have been known for thousand of years. Massage benefits the nervous system, improves circulation, strengthens the immune system, stimulates the lymphatic system, relieves stress, promotes the healing process of injuries and relaxes muscles. I like to say "there are only two things bad about massage...one it is addicting and two it ends."

Digital Meridian Imaging - is the use of a computer diagnostic program that reads the micro-currents and imbalances within the meridian system of the body resulting in a visual display in the form of a bar graph on the computer screen. This gives both the patient and the practitioner the ability to view the energetic levels within the body at the time of the treatment. It also allows the patient and the practitioner to monitor changes and improvements as it occurs with each treatment.

Meridian Vibrational Therapy - is the use of specialized medical tuning forks. These forks are "tuned" to specific frequencies that have powerful effects on the mind and the body. The theory employs the same principles of TCM by balancing the energy, moving qi and blood, promoting circulation in the body and with the same principles and theories of ultra-sound in western medicine. Many times in my treatments of patients I will use medical tuning forks in conjunction with or in place of acupuncture needles.

Aromatherapy/Essential Oil Therapy - is the use of the "essentials oils" of aroma producing plants to treat disease and illness within the body. These oils stimulate the nervous system sending impulses to the brain having either a calming effect or stimulating the brain to interact with the body to bring the body into balance. Essential oils are used for a wide range of physical and mental conditions. Aromatherapy combined with the theories of TCM have resulted in amazing results with our patients.