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Acupuncture is an ancient mode of healing where very thin, sterile, single use needles are inserted into special points on the body.  Stimulation of these points elicit a specific and therapeutic response that actually affects the internal functions of your body which help it re-balance and return to it's optimal state of health. The use of acupuncture has been shown to effectively treat many types of conditions ranging from physical pain, internal disorders like digestive upset, insomnia and allergies...just to name a few!

Explore my website to see what other conditions it treats and to see if acupuncture can help you. 

Moxibustion, or Moxa is a warming therapy that involves burning a Chinese herb  called Ai Ye, or mugwart. It is in applying the resulting heat to specific points or areas on the body when the therapeutic effects take place. The heat generated during moxibustion helps increase circulation, thus promoting healing.  Moxa is typically used in conjunction with  acupuncture. It is often used in cases of menstrual and digestive disorders and of course is fantastic at helping relieve musculo-skeletal pain.  A traditional Chinese saying epitomizes the therapeutic effects of  moxibustion. It states: "where there is no movement there is pain. Where there is movement there is no pain ~ or in Chinese Pinyin:  "butong  ze tong, tong ze butong"

Cupping is an ancient therapy with roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It addresses tight, sore muscles that result from chronic pain and/or acute injuries. Cupping not only feels amazing but also loosens tight muscles, promotes healthy circulation of blood and body fluids, which increases oxygenation and hydration in the local area. It is great for Muscle pain, swelling, stiffness and weakness. It is also beneficial for respiratory problems like cough and  asthma.  It is often used at the first signs of a cold. Many pro athletes have recently discovered the benefit of this therapy that has been used by many cultures for thousands of  years! 

Gua  Sha is a technique that is helpful for a variety of problems. It benefits respiratory issues like cough and congestion-(especially at  the onset of a cold) digestive problems, headache, and pain.  It  is a technique that utilizes a special tool to apply unified pressure  to the skin. There are many different tools that can be used for this...in school we learned to apply this technique with a porcelain  soup spoon-much like the ones  you eat with at a Chinese restaurant!  It produces Sha which looks like a bruise but is it not a bruise at all! Sha is actually the intended  therapeutic result. It helps release metabolic waste from the local  area which in turn promotes not only local but also systemic circulation. Research shows that this therapy is great at boosting the immune system resulting in better health overall.

Shiatsu is translated as "finger pressure" and is performed with the patient fully clothed.  Practitioners use touch, comfortable pressure and  stretching techniques to adjust the body’s physical structure and balance the energy flow. Shiatsu is an ancient healing bodywork that works with internal pathways called meridians that run through the body.   It addresses both internal and external imbalances  helping the body mind and spirit to return to a state of homeostasis.  Shiatsu can be used in the treatment of a wide range of internal disorders, musculo-skeletal, and emotional conditions. It is thought to  reduce muscle stiffness, stimulate the skin, aid digestion, and influence the nervous system.  It does all of this and it feels AMAZING!

Chinese Herbal medicine is an important tenant of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Herbs have been utilized in Asian cultures for over 4,000 years. Ancient Chinese herbalists often observed and recorded the healing properties of the herbs they studied and became adept at prescribing them for a variety of diseases. Chinese Herbs are  proven effective for anything ranging from the common cold to relieving  menstrual pain. Knowledge of the healing power of Chinese herbs and herbal remedies has been passed down from generation to generation.   For best results,  Chinese herbal formulas are often prescribed to reinforce acupuncture  treatments.  At Luminous Life Acupuncture, I  prescribe classic and  modern formulas usually in easy to take pill form.

The  food we consume directly affects the quality of our blood and  thus our  health---like good fuel for a car, healthful foods can help your body perform at its best so that you can maintain great health!  

"First, modify the patient's diet and lifestyle and only then, if these do not  effect a cure, treat with medicinals and acupuncture."      -Sun Simiao  (540-682) one of the first chinese doctors"

"Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food. Leave your drugs in the chemist's pot if you can cure the patient with food" -Hippocrates  (420bc) "the father of medicine" 

"The  doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his or her patients...in a proper diet and in the cause and prevention of disease"  -Thomas Edison  (1847-1931)