Conditions Treated
Women's Health
Hormones and the menstrual cycle can be thrown off balance due to stress, emotions, diet, lifestyle and more. Chinese medicine diagnosis identifies the cause of imbalance and addresses symptoms from their root.
Fertility
Acupuncture is well researched for supporting fertility. It aids conception by reducing stress, regulating the reproductive system and improving blood flow. Acupuncture can be used to balance the body for natural pregnancy as well as alongside IVF to increase its success.
Anxiety & Depression
Anxiety and depression often have a root cause within the body. The combination of acupuncture, bodywork and somatic movement helps to address the cause and balance the entire body and mind.
Digestion
Digestive symptoms such as IBS, bloating, constipation, diarrhea and indigestion can benefit from acupuncture. Acupuncture can alleviate digestive symptoms distally by stimulating the nervous system which regulates the gut, as well as locally using specific points related to digestive function.
Immune Health
The renowned psychologist Dr. Gabor Maté explains that women have nearly 80% of autoimmune disease due to their historic role in society to absorb stress, keep others happy, and put others first often without meeting their own needs. This can result in chronic stress and a dysregulated nervous system, thus affecting the immune system (as the nervous system is the CEO of the body). By releasing stress from the body and returning the nervous system to a balanced state, you can find relief from autoimmune conditions and poor immunity.
Pain & Injury
For acute injury, acupuncture and sports massage can ease pain and improve recovery. Chronic pain often has its root in the nervous system, which can be released through somatic movement techniques. A combination approach returns the body to optimal function and relieves pain.
Sleep
Sleep disturbances, whether trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or general quality, can greatly benefit from acupuncture and nervous system regulation.
Fatigue
Chinese medicine diagnostics look for the root cause of fatigue and work to rebalance the entire system to restore vitality. Diet and lifestyle are also considered, making improvements to support energy levels.
Trauma & C-PTSD
The many symptoms associated with trauma and Complex PTSD have at their root a dysregulated nervous system. Somatic therapy targets the deepest level of the nervous system to release and express pent-up tension and return the body and mind to a state of balance.