ACUPUNCTURE
It is effective in the treatment of the following:
- Common Cold
- Fever
- Chronic Cough
- Allergies
- Asthma, Bronchitis and other respiratory ailments
- Addiction to smoking
- Sinusitis
- Infertility
- Endometriosis, ovarian and uterian cysts
- PMS (Pre-Menstrual Syndrome)
- Diabetes
- Chronic Headache/Migraine
- Stiff Joints
- Leg, Hip and Back pain
- Sciatic nerve disorder
- Tendonitis
- Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Syndrome/Bell's Palsy
Depending on the condition to be treated, herbs may also be prescribed to aid and augment in the healing process. Please consult with Mei about the effectiveness of such a combined treatment.
In addition, Mei offers clients the option of traditional Cupping and Moxibustion in combination with acupuncture treatments.
CUPPING Traditional Chinese Cupping involves the use of heated small rounded glass cups on the skin to draw blood towards the surface of the skin. This method draws "toxins" in the blood to the surface to allow the body to "breathe" better. Cupping has been recorded to be effective on a wide variety of aiments such as edema, swellings, asthma, bronchitis, dull aches and pains, arthritis, abdominal pain, stomachache, indigestion, headache, low back pain, painful menstruation, coughs from excessive mucus and places where bodily movement is limited and painful.
MOXIBUSTION "Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves the burning of mugwort, a small, spongy herb, to facilitate healing. Moxibustion has been used throughout Asia for thousands of years; in fact, the actual Chinese character for acupuncture, translated literally, means 'acupuncture-moxibustion.' The purpose of moxibustion, as with most forms of traditional Chinese medicine, is to strengthen the blood, stimulate the flow of chi, and maintain general health." (Quoted from www.Acupuncturetoday.com)
MASSAGE THERAPY
Mei strongly believes in the use of massage in combination with traditional Chinese medicine treatments to aid in the healing process. Massage therapy also helps improve blood circulation in areas of treatment thereby reducing swelling and pain for most muscle or joint related ailments. More so, a good massage helps uplift the soul and puts the body in a positive state to heal.
As part of our service, I am happy to offer massage therapy as a stand-alone service or in combination with acupuncture for pain related conditions. Depending on your preference, we offer 3 kinds of massage:
- Swedish massage (for relaxation)
- Deep tissue massage (for relieving stressed muscles)
- Shiatsu
- Reflexology
Please take advantage of all the services I provide in my practice to improve your health and physical well-being. It will be my pleasure to serve and heal you. -Mei