Our Acupuncture Clinic

Our Acupuncture Clinics in Avondale and Peoria are here to help you find better health and live a pain free life using one of the oldest forms of medicine in the world.

Acupuncture

Originating in China more than 2,500 years ago, acupuncture is currently one of the most thoroughly researched, practiced and respected forms of complementary medicine available anywhere.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, your overall health is determined by the quality of the Qi (energy) flow through the natural pathways of your body (meridians).  Acupuncture uses a variety of techniques, including placing very thin sterile needles into specific points on the body, to stimulate and improve your Qi flow.

The many benefits of acupuncture include:

• Pain reduction
• Stress and tension relief
• Increased energy levels
• Stronger digestion
• Relief from bad habits and addictions
• Greater sense of overall health and well-being

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Cupping and Gua Sha are closely related and highly effective methods of the Oriental Medicine Practitioner.  These techniques are very powerful deep tissue and remedial techniques that may leave your skin with marks, which will heal, and leave you feeling great.

Cupping

Cupping has been a part of Chinese Medicine for over 2,500 years. It relieves aches and pains, improves circulation, and also helps with respiratory and digestive issues. I simply place a specialized “cup” onto specific points on your body, and then use suction to draw your skin up into the cups. It doesn’t hurt — it simply draws fresh blood to that area of your body, which facilitates the cleansing and strengthening of your Qi (energy). The end result is a greater overall sense of health and well-being.

Gua Sha

Gua Sha is an ancient healing technique used by Chinese Medicine Practitioners for thousands of years and yet it is relatively unknown in the West. It is recognized throughout Asia as a highly effective treatment for chronic pain conditions, stress, fatigue, and a host of other ailments.

First, Gua Sha oil is applied to a specific meridian (energy pathway) on your body. I then use a smooth round-edged object (such as a spoon) to apply short brisk strokes to that area. This creates red patches of skin (called “Sha”), detoxifying your blood and restoring the healthy flow if Qi (energy) to the area. There is no pain involved, and the Sha will fade in 2 to 3 days. But the sense of health and vitality you experience from it will last much longer.

Holistic Medicine

Electroacupuncture is a highly effective holistic treatment for pain, nausea, and chronic ailments.  In practice, it is actually very similar to traditional acupuncture.  Using the exact same system of Chinese Medicine, I insert very thin and sterile needles into specific points along the meridians of your body.  I then attach the needles to a device that delivers gentle electrical pulses between two points.  This helps restore the healthy flow of Qi (energy) through your body, removing any blockages and clearing out stagnant areas, thus creating a stronger and clearer experience of health and well-being.