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A Japanese energy-based technique for stress reduction and relaxation, which promotes healing by restoring the flow of balance on all levels - mind, body, and spirit.

60 and 90 minute sessions

Facial Acupuncture is rejuvenating. It can improve muscle tone, tighten facial muscles, and increase collagen production. Without having a surgical procedure, superficial wrinkles are lightened and repaired, and deeper wrinkles can be significantly reduced.

New patient facial acupuncture consult: 30 minutes

First facial session: 90 minutes

Facial acupuncture follow up sessions: 60 minutes

Acupuncture is the insertion of very fine needles into the skin to activate centers of vital energy (qi). Patients commonly experience deep restful states, or feel full of vitality. It all depends on what is needed to bring the patient back to balance.

Our acupuncture sessions often include other services (i.e. moxibustion, acutonics, gentle bodywork, craniosacral, essential oils). Herbal medicines and supplements, qigong and meditation exercises may also be prescribed.

For needle shy, highly sensitive people, or young children, we offer a Japanese style of non-insertive acupuncture needling that does not puncture the skin. It involves blunt tipped tools called teishin that are lightly brushed or pressed on acupuncture channels and points.

New patient sessions: 90 minutes
Follow-up sessions: 75 minutes

Fire cupping is the use of a flame to create a vacuum in glass cups which are then placed on the skin. It can be likened to a backwards massage, especially with sliding cups. Gua sha literally means “scrape sand”. Gua sha opens up the immune defensive layer of qi and allows for trapped toxins or stagnant qi to be released to the surface.

Both cupping and gua sha may leave pink, red, or purple marks on the body which are not bruises, but rather, signs of toxicity and accumulations being released. The skin is not sore after a treatment, and most people report significant amounts of tension fall away.

Less is more. We live in a demanding fast paced world where we are constantly pushing ourselves to the limit. Just as we need night time to rest from our full-on days, so we need gentle techniques to calm the nervous system. Qigong Tuina, Sotai, and Shiatsu are gentle Japanese bodywork techniques that focus on the fascia-nervous system connection. Welcome to next-level letting go.

Gentle bodywork may be included or requested as part of your acupuncture session.

Classical Chinese Herbal medicine has been utilized for over 2,000 years, spanning multiple epidemics, as a safe and effective form of medicine across continents and cultures.

The line herbal formulas we carry are of the highest quality. The lands upon where they’re grown, the methods in which they’re processed, all are meticulously chosen and implemented, resulting in potent natural medicine you can trust, with no fillers or additives.

Often included in an acupuncture session, but it can also be booked separately as a 15 or 30 minute consultation.

A unique and powerful integration of acupuncture, bodywork, energy work, body mapping, crystals, and aromatherapy. Used for acute & chronic conditions, musculoskeletal pain relief, deep relaxation, stress, trauma, balance and nervous system reset.

Sessions: 90 minutes.

Unlike many of our other services, this is a stand-alone session that cannot be incorporated into an acupuncture treatment or herbal consult. However, 30 minutes of Infrared Sauna followed by this Imperial treatment is definitely bookable.

Talk about treating yourself!

Moxibustion

Moxa is a light, fluffy material that comes from the mugwort plant, Artemesia vulgaris. Moxibustion is the act of burning moxa on or near acupuncture points to increase healing after injury or surgery. It is well known for its ability to help turn breeched babies. We use it in conjunction with acupuncture needling.

At times, we recommend moxa to be used at home, especially for injuries, joint pain, or fertility. Moxibustion may be included or requested as part of your acupuncture session.

It's not just about what you eat, but how you cook it, eating with the seasons, and eating to support your specific diagnosis - this is Chinese nutrition as medicine. Foods have qualities such as hot, cold, dry, or moist. Cooking methods do as well.

Whereas western statistics include material aspects such as calories, minerals, and protein, Chinese nutrition looks at energetic aspects, the effect on your vital force (qi) that a particular food or cooking method will have on your body and spirit (shen).

Chinese nutritional recommendations may be included or requested as part of your acupuncture session.

Less is more. Qi Gong could be considered a slowed down version of martial arts. A series of movements with breathwork that cultivate strength, flexibility, vitality, and detoxification. Literally, Qi = vital breath and Gong = work. Used medically, Qi Gong encompasses simple yet powerful techniques that can be easily learned and provide long life benefits.

A versatile, simple, but powerful treatment - constitutional hydrotherapy involves the application of hot and cold towels to the front and back of the torso, along with physiotherapy devices, to invigorate and activate various organs and systematically treat the whole system.

Constitutional hydrotherapy and regular infra-red sauna sessions are often used together for detoxification purposes. Auricular acupuncture may be included or requested as part of your hydrotherapy session.

60 minutes.

Craniosacral therapy is a gentle hands-on technique that uses a light touch to assist the release of connective tissue (a.k.a. fascial release). Fascia is found throughout the body including organs, glands, nerves, muscles, brain and spinal cord. Relieving tension in this network of membranes can affect the movement of fluid, and promote a feeling of well-being by eliminating pain and boosting health and immunity.

Craniosacral therapy may be included or requested as part of your acupuncture session.

This 30 min treatment application of varying essential oils with soothing, rhythmic massage movements is designed for lymphatic and muscular release. This is followed by a 15 minute hydrotherapy integration.

Four targeted treatments to choose from: Inflammatory, Cellular, Respiratory, Forgive.

45 minutes.

Essential oils play key roles in reproductive, metabolic, protective, and regenerative processes. They are aromatic compounds found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, leaves, and other parts of plants.

The compounds in essential oils defend plants against insects, environmental conditions, and disease. They are also vital for a plant to grow, live, evolve and adapt to its surroundings. These are the very benefits we receive when using them ourselves!

Personalized recommendations may include essential oil protocols, and essential oil infused nutritional therapeutics.

60 minutes.

The benefit of using homeopathic medicine for acute injuries is that it acts quickly and is very affordable. That makes this Western modality a great fit for the East Asian approach to whole body health.

Homeopathic remedies for acute injuries, illness, or trauma may be included or requested as part of your acupuncture session or herbal medicine consult. For constitutional homeopathic treatment, we can refer out to a qualified professional.

Sauna bathing is a form of whole-body heat therapy that has been used in various forms around the world for thousands of years. Scientific evidence suggests that, done regularly, sauna bathing can induce profound physiological effects.

Our sauna is a perk for our patients (it's not open to the general public). Perfect for one, cozy for two.

Single Sessions: 30 minutes

Unlimited sessions available as a monthly package.

Most people think of relaxation or calming the mind when they hear the word 'meditation'. Certainly, we've been able to lower blood pressure or bring a sense of grounding, 'dropping in', or whole body relaxation with just a few minutes of guided meditation during an acupuncture session.

Inner Space Techniques, however, is a whole other level. It's a set of therapeutic and healing techniques based on the inner space of meditation. The approach is practical and profound.

Guided meditation may be included or requested as part of your acupuncture session.

IST New Patient: 90 minutes
IST Follow up: 75 minutes

This technique applies sound vibration to acupuncture points in order to help the body return to emotional and physiological wellbeing. These vibrations create patterns of geometric waveforms, harmonic frequencies, and musical intervals that travels quickly through water. The human body, which is about 70% water, making us excellent receptors for this therapeutic treatment.

Sound therapy may be included or requested as part of your acupuncture session.