Acupuncture

Very thin, disposable needles are gently inserted into acupuncture points along energetic channels on the body. These needles activate and balance the body’s vital substances bringing about a highly direct and controlled restorative response. Acupuncture can stimulate nerves, increase blood circulation, relieve muscle spasms and reduce inflammation. Acupuncture can cause a release of hormones, for example “feel good” chemicals such as endorphins or cortisol, which make you feel peaceful and relaxed. Acupuncture treats the whole body by stimulating the body’s immune system so the body can heal itself. The ultimate goal is for your body to balance itself and keep you happy and healthy, free of “dis-ease on its own! “

Electro-Acupuncture

This involves connecting the needles to a micro or milli current. It helps speed up the recovery and provides more intense stimulation. It stimulates cellular healing and regeneration.

Acupressure

Pressure is applied to various acupuncture points or trigger points on the body.

Cupping

Glass or plastic biomagnetic cups are applied to the skin and a vacuum is created between the cup and the body. Cupping helps alleviate pain and it brings toxins to the surface so that they can be released from the body. It is often done on the back to ease back pain. The abdomen may also be cupped to help with digestive disorders.

Chinese Medicinal Herbs

Powdered herbs or pills are given to treat your body’s specific disharmony. There are thousands of Chinese herbs and hundreds of Ancient Chinese Herbal Formulas to choose from. These traditional formulas are then modified with additional Chinese herbs according to each individual’s tongue and pulse diagnosis and the patient’s chief complaint.

Chinese Dietary Therapy

Nutritional advice and counseling is given based on your specific body constitution and chief complaint. Foods will be selected based on their taste, temperature, healing properties, and therapeutic actions.

Gua Sha

Gua Sha means to “scrape toxins.” A piece of bone or jade is scraped along the skin to bring toxins to the surface of the skin so that they can be released from the body. Gua Sha is often done on the neck to relieve sore throats and on the upper back to release congestion from the lungs.

Moxibustion

Moxibustion is the warming of the mugwort plant (Ai Ye) near acupuncture points on the body. It alleviates pain, warms the channels, and activates the qi in the meridians (blood and oxygen channels). It is especially effective at warming the womb for the treatment of infertility, dysmenorrhea, and amenorrhea.

Facial Renewal

Is a holistic over all balancing procedure designed to restore, rejuvenate, relax and re-educate the muscles of the face. Drawn from ancient texts of Chinese medicine, the procedure is relatively painless technique. Most patients will fall asleep during the 1 hour long procedure. With Micro-Current and light therapy specific points are stimulated on the body and on the face to increase blood flow, circulation and production of collagen and elastin. This unique holistic system decreases the appearance of fine lines, tightens pores and leaves the skin smooth and glowing. Generally a series of 12 sessions 1-2 times per week is necessary to achieve maximal effect.

Welcome to Ascend Acupuncture!

 

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me 805-895-1164 I will be glad to answer any questions you have.

 

Thank You,

 

Dawn Wafer L.Ac.

 

 

 

 

 

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