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Traditional Chinese Medicine (aka TCM) is an umbrella term for many different modalities, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, certain types of bodywork, nutrition and lifestyle.
As a licensed massage therapist (LMT) I am trained in several modes of bodywork, including cupping, gua sha, acupressure, deep tissue, Swedish, and trigger point massage.
This practice has been used around the world since the mid-20th century. It has continued to grow and now licensed acupuncturists can perform AIT in certain states, luckily Arizona is one of them.
There are a number of things we can work on together from a distance, including a regiment of herbal medicine, vitamins and other supplements. I also consult on nutrition and how to better understand your cycle or hormones.
My blog features a number of educational posts and you can follow me on TikTok and Instagram to stay up to date with any news or updates.
Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine (aka TCM) is an umbrella term for many different modalities, including:
Acupuncture - a medical procedure that involves using needles to stimulate several points on the body in order to adjust the energies of the body (such as Qi, Blood, Yin and Yang.)
Herbal Medicine - the use of individual herbs and/or formulas to adjust the chemistry and function of the body. If taken as prescribed by a licensed herbalist herbal medicine is perfectly safe.
Bodywork - as a part of TCM this typically includes techniques such as:
Cupping - the use of cups on various areas on the body to move blood and Qi, detoxify, and release muscle tension.
Gua Sha - a scraping-type of massage that uses a hard flat tool, usually made of stone. Similar to cupping it can move Qi and blood and release muscle tension. It not as painful as it sounds, I promise.
Acupressure - stimulation of acupuncture points with pressure.
Ear seeding - the use of small magnetic balls on very specific points on the ear to stimulate different effects. Since the ear is a microsystem of the whole body this treatment can be customized to your unique needs and can typically be worn for several days.
Nutrition - Chinese nutrition focuses on the qualities of different foods and how they effect the system. Recommendations may include which foods work best for your system, food temperature, or even timing of meals.
Lifestyle - as with everything above, lifestyle recommendations are customized to your unique presentation and patterns, this usually includes movement, mindfulness, and patterns of daily life.
I typically will employ several of these different modalities with patients, since several conditions can benefit from it. Consultation is also a part of Chinese medical care, a more detailed consult at the first appointment and abbreviated ones at follow-ups.
Bodywork
As an Acupuncturist I am trained in specific modes of bodywork and as Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) I expanded my skill set with many more. Some of what I offer:
Cupping - the use of cups on various areas on the body to move blood and Qi, detoxify, and release muscle tension.
Gua Sha - a scraping-type of massage that uses a hard flat tool, usually made of stone. Similar to cupping it can move Qi and blood and release muscle tension. It not as painful as it sounds, I promise.
Acupressure - stimulation of acupuncture points with pressure.
Deep tissue - this type of massage addresses muscle tension and pain, as well as fascia, by using a deeper pressure.
Swedish - a gentler modality that used light massage strokes to promote relaxation and stress relief.
Acupuncture Injection Therapy (AIT)
Acupuncture injection therapy (AIT) is an integrative treatment that combines tradition acupuncture with modern medicine by injecting small amounts of sterile, natural substances into acupuncture points. This allows the treatment tohave the dual action of delivering the prescribed substance and stimulating the acupuncture point chosen.
Commonly used substances include:
Vitamins - such as B vitamins or vitamin C
Minerals - such as zinc
Other naturally occurring substances - such as NAD+
Herbs - only formulations specifically made for the use of AIT
Homeopathic remedies - homeopathic medicine is one of the safest forms of medicine as it has no known side-effects or drug interactions, yet it is still highly effective
Saline - this can be used in some cases to simply stimulate acupuncture points
It is currently legal for properly trained acupuncturists to perform AIT in the following 9 states: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, South Carolina, Utah, and Washington.
1-on-1 Consultations
Are you just looking to guidance on herbs, supplements, and diet? Do you need help understanding when or if you are ovulating, or how to track your cycle? Need long term solutions for hormone balance or integrating Chinese medicine into your lifestyle? For whatever reason, if you feel like you can benefit from some guidance, I’m here to help.
During a consultation we will review your health history, I will conduct a physical exam, we will discuss your health goals and how best to achieve them, and together we will create a treatment plan.
The key component to understanding what treatment will best suit you is to understand your unique patterns and presentation. In Chinese medicine the feeling of the pulse and observation of the tongue gives us a wealth of information about what’s going on inside of your body.
No matter what we are addressing, your treatment will be tailored specifically to you.
Education
I do not currently have any courses offered. My blog features a number of educational posts and you can follow me on TikTok and Instagram to stay up to date with any news or updates.