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Acupuncture is the placement of disposable, hair-thin needles into specific points along energy channels on the body. Qi flows within these meridians or pathways. Stimulating qi flow balances a person to relieve symptoms and eliminate an illness.

Electrical Acupuncture is the attachment of an electrical current to certain points of the body to generate a slight pulsation through the needle into the muscle and meridian pathway. This eases tense muscles and moves qi and blood in a contained area or within a meridian to reduce pain. Electrical acupuncture is also used in facelifts to expand the collagen in your face, reduce wrinkles and lift the skin.

Chinese Herbal Medicine combines a variety of herbs to create a unique formula for each patient. A customized herbal prescription is administered based on the individual’s symptoms and constitution. Chinese herbal medicine’s goal is to treat the source of a problem and eradicate it.

Nutritional Counseling is used to support our treatments so that you will receive the most benefit from them. Chinese nutrition offers a different perspective from Western theories with regard to a person’s constitution and certain foods’ medicinal benefits. We use a combination of Western and Chinese theories to guarantee optimal results for each of our clients.

Massage offers many medicinal advantages. It relaxes muscles, reduces pain and stress, increases circulation, stimulates the lymphatic system (your immunity) and also makes your body more receptive to acupuncture. Some massage techniques we offer include deep tissue, Swedish, acupressure, sports, reflexology, shiatsu and tui na.

Cupping is the placement of glass or plastic cups on the skin to create a suction, which then helps to free toxins and move qi and blood. Cupping is an excellent way to treat muscle tightness, arthritis or pain, fevers, colds and flu, asthma, and lung weakness.

Moxibustion is burning of the herb ai ye (mugwort) on needles or over specific points of the body. This process facilitates qi and blood movement and warms channels and the body. Moxibustion is highly beneficial for those with fatigue, digestive disorders, and injuries. The Chinese people use moxa daily to stay healthy, active and ensure longevity

Qi Gong & Reiki both use the power of qi through hands-on healing techniques. A practitioner of Qi Gong or Reiki is able to tap into the source of a healing, universal energy to receive the maximum benefit from other treatments. We can also teach you a collection of simple Qi Gong exercises to enhance your health, vitality and longevity.

Aromatherapy, which uses essential oils either alone or in combination, can be used medicinally to relax you and your muscles. The oils are used either in combination with massage and acupressure, or can be customized into your own personalized ‘perfume.’ This way you can receive the healing effects from your treatment throughout the day.

The ancient art of Yoga is vital to health and endurance. It helps reduce stress, increase muscle tone and prevent injury. Daily yoga practice is part of many performers’ routine. We offer hatha, ashtanga and flow techniques.

Pilates and Acupuncture - A Synergistic Relationship. The essence of Joseph Pilates’ approach, which he called "controllogy," combines the best of Eastern and Western traditions. The Eastern approach focuses on exercises to calm and center the body, with an emphasis on stretching, while the Western approach concentrates on motion, muscle tone and strength. The result is restoration of musculoskeletal balance, longer and leaner muscles, coordination, ease of movement, and ultimately, a sound mind through reduction of tension and stress.

Just as the Pilates method integrates mind and body via renewal of the natural strength and suppleness of the muscles, acupuncture rejuvenates the healthy, vibrant flow of qi through all organ systems, tissues and meridians of the body. By either tonifying qi or dissolving blockages in its flow, the body is stimulated to heal itself and return to a state of optimal health and vitality.

In combination, Pilates and acupuncture can help a patient tap into an unimaginable inner strength and improve performance in all aspects of life through proper alignment of the mind, body and spirit. The flow of qi ties them all together.

Our Personal trainers have years of experience. They can help you stay in shape, increase endurance and energy, and prevent injury. Well managed exercise is vital to your health and professional success.

Our talented personal Chefs can cater to most diets to keep your healthy and strong, and also help with weight loss, while still making delicious food. Some of the diets include: vegetarian, vegan, raw, and macrobiotic.

Chiropractic adjustments are utilized in order to correct misalignments of the spine and extremities, such as the hands and feet. With the use of applied kinesiology, techniques such as non-force chiropractic, activator and gentle osceous /bony manipulation is preformed. The results of decreasing pressure from the spine will assist in healing and allow proper function to return.

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Physical Therapy utilizes either passive or active rehabilitation. Passive rehabilitation is designed to relieve pain, reduce swelling and promote healing. Procedures include heat, cryotherapy, electric muscle stimulation, ultrasound and spinal traction. Active rehabilitation consists of therapeutic excercises and kinetic therapy to reeducate musculature, increase mobility, and strengthen an injured area. Proper physical training and core strengthening will assist in holding the chiropractic adjustments.

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TFH Balancing utilizes the five principles of Chinese medicine and specifically the fourteen major meridians. With the use of this system emotional and physical energy can be released and create a higher level of homeostasis.