Let’s dive into the ancient art of facial Gua Sha through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). As a Licensed Acupuncturist, I am excited to share with you the remarkable benefits that facial Gua Sha can offer to your overall well-being. In TCM, we emphasize the importance of the body’s interconnectedness, and one key …
Cupping therapy is an ancient form of medicine that has been used in multiple cultures all over the world. It is considered to be a type of deep tissue massage and has similar effects as massage therapy, moving fluids in the body and loosening muscles and tissues. It pulls blood up to the surface in …
I started snowboarding in my teens and quickly became obsessed. As soon as I got my learners permit I would drive myself two hours to the mountain every weekend. Now that I am older and have begun my career as an Acupuncturist, I have realized the way this sport has shaped my physical structure and …
Khai’s approach to Anti-aging comes from a holistic view of the physical, emotional and environmental impacts on the body. As we age we lose our innate ability to regenerate, it is important to start your anti aging journey as soon as possible. It is much easier to prevent signs of aging than it is to …
Microneedling and Cosmetic acupuncture are both treatments based in Traditional Chinese Medicine that involve the insertion of very fine needles into the skin. The small puncture causes the skin to respond with collagen production and the growth of new skin cells. This stimulates and invigorates the acupuncture channels on the face in order to regenerate …
Like any holistic medicine, cosmetic acupuncture not only addresses the blemishes on the skin, but also takes a deeper look into the overall health of the body. Many times what causes the physical appearance to age is rooted in a deeper cause including stress, toxins from food and environment, dehydration and lack of sleep.
In Chinese Medicine, the body’s protective shield is called Wei Qi and is controlled by the lungs. This is our protective layer and keeps us from being infected by external pathogenic factors. When our protective qi is strong we are able to ward off diseases, if it is weakened we can fall ill to viruses/cold/flu …
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