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Acupuncture and wellness services in Virginia Beach, VA
Welcome to our serene oasis of well-being, where ancient wisdom meets modern healing. Our acupuncture services are designed to restore balance, enhance vitality, and promote overall wellness.
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese healing art that involves the insertion of ultra-fine needles into specific points on the body. These points, when stimulated, help regulate the flow of vital energy, or "qi," promoting harmony within the body.
An ancient TCM method used for treating disease by inducing the local congestion of the tissues during application of the partial vacuum created in the plastic or glass cups. By gently pulling the fascia and muscles upward, it induces relaxation by inducing release of endorphins, and producing relieve from pain, enhances circulation of the blood to draws the toxins to the surface where the immune system will eliminate them. Cupping therapy is effective in treating various medical conditions such as herpes zoster associated pain, cervical spondylosis, has a lowering blood pressure effect, used in treatment of cellulitis, cough, asthma, soft tissues injuries, arthritis and others.
During Gua Sha procedure the aromatic oil is applied on the body over the specific areas along the meridians, such as shoulders or back areas. The gentle short and brisk strokes applied then by using the GuaSha tool, the round-edged object made out of Jade stone. It creates red patches of the skin resulting in increase blood flow to the area, and detoxifying your body. The red patches on the skin (Sha) will fade in 2-3 days, but the sense of balance and vitality it creates will last much longer. Benefits of Gua Sha include Improved circulation, releases the tension in the muscles and connective tissues, relieves muscles pain, treating stress, fatigue, tension headaches and migraines, insomnia, restoring energy
The Ai Ye, the dry leaves of Artemisiae Argyi Mugwort plant, shaped into the cone is used to warm up and stimulate the acupuncture points. The heat warms the Qi and Blood in the channels and is used in synergy with acupuncture during the treatment of disease, boosts the energy, and is widely used to treat some types of infertility. It showed to be effective when used to encourage breech babies to turn.
Electro acupuncture is highly effective method of acupuncture for treatment of musculoskeletal pain, chronic ailments such as Parkinson’s, stroke sequelae, and nausea. The device similar to tense unit is attached to two needles at the specific acupoints during the regular acupuncture treatment. It delivers a gentle electrical pulses between two points enhancing the healthy flow of energy ( Qi), and removing the blockages in the channels, thus promoting natural restoration of the body functions.
Welcome to a realm where centuries-old wisdom meets the potency of nature. Our Chinese Herbal Medicine services offer a holistic approach to well-being, harnessing the healing power of traditional herbal remedies to address a wide array of health concerns and restore balance to your life.
Auricular Acupuncture or ear acupuncture: is a unique and effective method of treatment used very thin needles to stimulate specific points in the ears. In TCM the ear represents the microsystem of the body that can treat varieties of conditions including chronic pain, addiction issues, anxiety, and stress.
During first –time visit and consultation the practitioner will take detailed medical history, which can include bringing the lab tests results, scans, or any other relevant medical information.
For general acupuncture visit wear loose, comfortable clothing, and try to relax and unplug from the busy outside world in order to get a full benefits of the treatment.
Acupuncture is typically painless. Some patients report feeling slight pain when needle is inserted, and sensation of pressure, which usually dissipate shortly after the thin needle being placed on the acupoints. The practitioner will check with you to ensure that you are comfortable and relaxed. Only highest quality, single use sterile needles are used during the treatment.
Acupuncture points are believed to stimulate the central nervous system. This, in turn, releases chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These biochemical changes may stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities and promote physical and emotional well-being.
The risks of acupuncture are low if you have a competent, certified acupuncture practitioner using sterile needles. Common side effects include soreness and minor bleeding or bruising where the needles were inserted. Single-use, disposable needles are now the practice standard, so the risk of infection is minimal. Before having acupuncture treatment, be sure to tell the practitioner if you:
Although both, dry needling and acupuncture involve insertion of the thin needles into the certain parts of the body, the practitioner training, purpose of needling, and placement of the needles all differ.
Dry needling often performed by physical therapists or chiropractic, and can be utilized after as little as 40 hours of training. It’s a relatively new practice, and used to treat pain by stimulating the trigger points.
Alternatively, Acupuncture is a part of ancient practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners will have studied for many years for degree level training, and provide comprehensive knowledge and view of the body in order to treat many conditions of the body as a whole.
Health insurances plans are increasingly covering acupuncture to treat a chronic pain and more. Typically, patients will pay for treatment and reclaim the cost through their insurers, where we provide receipt and treatments reports as requested.