Acupuncture is an ancient healing technique that has been used for over 2,000 years. It involves the insertion of very fine hair thin, sterilized, disposable needles into acupuncture points on the body. In Chinese Medicine the body contains meridians or pathways that contain Qi, Qi is a vital life force that flows through our bodies.

When our Qi is balanced and flowing smoothly we are in good health. It is when our Qi gets stuck or we become deficient in Qi that we may start to see certain health issues manifest such as pain and or physical and emotional disharmonies. When this imbalance occurs the acupuncture needles then activate particular acupuncture points based on an individuals unique needs to bring the Qi back to health and harmony, allowing the body to heal itself. Acupuncture is also used as a wonderful preventative medicine, if your feeling great already acupuncture can be used to keep your body healthy and strong.

Cupping or Fire Cupping is an ancient method of healing used for thousands of years in ancient China and around the world.

Cupping is used to release any excess or stuck energy in the body that could be causing a disharmony. Cupping can be used to treat a variety of health conditions ranging from the common cold to musculoskeletal pain.

A Doula provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to someone before, during and shortly after childbirth to help them achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible. As your Doula I provide unique care with the combination of birth support and Acupuncture. I like to call myself an Acu-Doula.

Within the ear there are dozens of acupuncture points that represent specific areas and functions of the body. This creates a microsystem that reflects our health and that can be used for treatment; ear acupuncture can be an addition to whole body acupuncture or as a treatment on its own.

The spectrum of conditions treated with ear acupuncture is broad. Many studies have shown it is an effective treatment for weight loss, PTSD, menstrual pain, headaches, insomnia, anxiety, and stress, and many other conditions. Most of the time, you will be going home with an ear seed, or pellet that will stimulate the “points’. 

Tuina massage (pronounced “twee-nah”)  is a therapeutic form of Asian bodywork used to address musculoskeletal conditions. This is a firm pressure targeted therapy that addresses specific regions of the body, rather than a full body massage. ​