Acupuncture stimulates points located along meridians. The meridian system is a map of energy circulation associated with our internal organs. This system has effectively treated human disease and discomfort for more than a thousand years. Most people find acupuncture extremely relaxing and meditative. Click below for info on acupuncture from the John Hopkins Medicine blog. This will open in a new browser window.

This technique has been used in countrys around the world for centuries. It uses cups to provide suction to warm and relax muscles and surrounding fascia. The suction encourages blood circulate to the area, bringing fresh oxygen and nutrients while removing toxins. Click below to read about cupping in the Cedars Sinai medical blog. This will open in a new browser window.

Gua sha uses a jade comb to brush your skin along the length of the muscle fibers. Like most massage techniques, gua sha can vary in pressure. If your muscles are tight and knotted, gua sha can bring relief. Click the first button to read why gua sha is popular with physical therapists. Click the second button to see how it helps skin age gracefully. This will open a new browser window.

Most people think of Reiki when they hear “energy work”. I practice a form of reiki that is taught in some eastern medical schools. Scientific research has recognized that a magnetic “biofield” surrounds our body. Click below to open a new window with more information on Reiki from the Forbes magazine health blog.