Acupuncture Treatment Style
Our primary approach to treatment is via Classical Chinese Acupuncture. However, we also offer a variety of techniques from Orthopedic Needling (also known as Dry Needling), to Dr. Zhu’s Neurology Scalp Acupuncture, to many other styles of treatment. Our goal is to help our patients return to a state of wholeness and vital health by using the best tools for the unique needs of each patient. We do not limit ourselves to one style of acupuncture; rather we use the best combination of methods appropriate for each person’s unique situation to achieve superior results.
Non-Needle Therapies
Moxibustion Therapy
Moxibustion, involves burning an herb called mugwort or “moxa” directly on or above acupuncture points. Moxa is warming and stimulates the points in a similar way to acupuncture. Like acupuncture, moxa is used for wide variety of disorders and is effective with many conditions...
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicines address the underlying causes of illness and they rarely cause unwanted side effects. In our clinic, we only prescribe Chinese Herbal medicines which have been tested and re-formulated by reputable Western companies. These herbal formulas come in several forms including capsules, tablets and liquid tinctures. We also have the capability to modify these formulas, customizing them for our patient’s specific constitution.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a local suction is created on the skin. This practice mobilizes blood flow in order to promote healing. Made popular by Michael Phelps in the 2016 Summer Olympics, Cupping is ideal for muscle pain and other conditions such as arthritis, headache, common cold, and cough.
Small glass or plastic cups are placed over specific areas and a vacuum is created under the cup using suction. This creates a non-painful tugging sensation on your skin. The cups are usually left in place for a period of several minutes. We also employ a technique called “sliding cupping” where the cups are moved around over a large area to help increase circulation in the tissues.
Guasha Therapy (pronounced “gwa-shah”)
Gua sha meaning "scraping sha-bruises", is a traditional Chinese medical treatment in which the skin is scraped to produce light bruising. A lot like Rolfing, Gua sha releases releases deep knots from muscles and stimulates blood flow and healing. Many people experience a significant release of muscular tension during application and after. Light Guasha stimulates the Lymphatic System and is often used when a patient feels like they are getting sick.
Essential Oils
Essential oils are highly concentrated non-water soluble phyto-chemicals that are distilled from different parts of plants. They can be distilled from leaves, roots, flowers and other parts of plants and are very potent because of their concentration of phyto-chemicals. Herbs and plants have been used for thousands of years and modern society has lost some of the wisdom of past generations and the ability to address illness with these natural solutions. Our clinic uses Essential Oils for a number of reasons:
Our primary approach to treatment is via Classical Chinese Acupuncture. However, we also offer a variety of techniques from Orthopedic Needling (also known as Dry Needling), to Dr. Zhu’s Neurology Scalp Acupuncture, to many other styles of treatment. Our goal is to help our patients return to a state of wholeness and vital health by using the best tools for the unique needs of each patient. We do not limit ourselves to one style of acupuncture; rather we use the best combination of methods appropriate for each person’s unique situation to achieve superior results.
Non-Needle Therapies
Moxibustion Therapy
Moxibustion, involves burning an herb called mugwort or “moxa” directly on or above acupuncture points. Moxa is warming and stimulates the points in a similar way to acupuncture. Like acupuncture, moxa is used for wide variety of disorders and is effective with many conditions...
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- PMS/ Painful Periods
- Infertility
- Breech Babies
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicines address the underlying causes of illness and they rarely cause unwanted side effects. In our clinic, we only prescribe Chinese Herbal medicines which have been tested and re-formulated by reputable Western companies. These herbal formulas come in several forms including capsules, tablets and liquid tinctures. We also have the capability to modify these formulas, customizing them for our patient’s specific constitution.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a local suction is created on the skin. This practice mobilizes blood flow in order to promote healing. Made popular by Michael Phelps in the 2016 Summer Olympics, Cupping is ideal for muscle pain and other conditions such as arthritis, headache, common cold, and cough.
Small glass or plastic cups are placed over specific areas and a vacuum is created under the cup using suction. This creates a non-painful tugging sensation on your skin. The cups are usually left in place for a period of several minutes. We also employ a technique called “sliding cupping” where the cups are moved around over a large area to help increase circulation in the tissues.
Guasha Therapy (pronounced “gwa-shah”)
Gua sha meaning "scraping sha-bruises", is a traditional Chinese medical treatment in which the skin is scraped to produce light bruising. A lot like Rolfing, Gua sha releases releases deep knots from muscles and stimulates blood flow and healing. Many people experience a significant release of muscular tension during application and after. Light Guasha stimulates the Lymphatic System and is often used when a patient feels like they are getting sick.
Essential Oils
Essential oils are highly concentrated non-water soluble phyto-chemicals that are distilled from different parts of plants. They can be distilled from leaves, roots, flowers and other parts of plants and are very potent because of their concentration of phyto-chemicals. Herbs and plants have been used for thousands of years and modern society has lost some of the wisdom of past generations and the ability to address illness with these natural solutions. Our clinic uses Essential Oils for a number of reasons:
- Improve immunity and speed illness recovery
- Deal with infection (under the care of a professional)
- Balance hormones