Acupuncture Regulatory Authority
Initial full body acupuncture treatments include a full patient intake including: chief complaint, history of present illness, past medical history, family history, lifestyle, and a review of systems. Vitals include blood pressure as well as TCM pulse taking and viewing the tongue. Total time for the initial intake plus treatment is up to 90 minutes. In addition to needling, other acupuncture modalities may be used based on the patient diagnosis.
Follow-up treatments include a shorter intake plus vitals and a follow-up treatment. Total time is up to 60 minutes. In addition to needling, other acupuncture modalities may be used based on the patient diagnosis.
Facial acupuncture has been shown extremely beneficial in those suffering from Bell’s Palsy, Trigeminal Neuralgia, migraines, or stroke. Points on the face are used, and often times include motor points. Points will also be placed in hands and legs to address underlying conditions. Cosmetic acupuncture utilizes facial points as well as distal points on the hands and legs to relax and strengthen facial muscles. Using points on the face brings oxygen and blood flow to the face and initiates collagen production, working to achieve a cosmetic change to the face. Facial acupuncture also can be cosmetically beneficial to help fine lines and wrinkles by allowing muscle tension release and increased blood flow to the facial area. Treatments also include LED lamp, facial cupping, and gua sha. Treatments are recommended once a week for 12 weeks for best results.
Facial acupuncture has been shown extremely beneficial in those suffering from Bell’s Palsy, Trigeminal Neuralgia, migraines, or stroke. Points on the face are used, and often times include motor points. Points will also be placed in hands and legs to address underlying conditions. Cosmetic acupuncture utilizes facial points as well as distal points on the hands and legs to relax and strengthen facial muscles. Using points on the face brings oxygen and blood flow to the face and initiates collagen production, working to achieve a cosmetic change to the face. Facial acupuncture also can be cosmetically beneficial to help fine lines and wrinkles by allowing muscle tension release and increased blood flow to the facial area. Treatments also include LED lamp, facial cupping, and gua sha. Treatments are recommended once a week for 12 weeks for best results.
The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) or Acu-detox protocol uses 5 specific points to needle in each ear. The protocol was originally discovered and used for addiction and substance abuse, but has since evolved and proven successful in treating: -Trauma and PTSD -Stress and Anxiety -Mild Depression -Weight loss/gain -Smoking cessation and other addictions -Immunity -Relaxation Recent studies have also shown NADA to be beneficial with issues and side-effects related to menopause or chemotherapy. Because everyone gets the same treatment, the appointment time is shorter, as there is a much shorter intake. So if you are new to acupuncture and want a treatment to ease you into it, NADA is a good place for you to start.
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Acupuncture, Cupping, Moxibustion, Tui Na, Electro-acupuncture, Gua Sha, Facial and Cosmetic Acupuncture, Microneedling, Facial Massage
Master of Science in Acupuncture – Virginia University of Integrative Medicine, Fairfax, Virginia, USA, March 2022
NCCAOM Certification – May 2023
NADA Certification – September 2022
Battlefield Acupuncture Certification – November 2022
Tui Na Certification – September 2023