Oriental Medicine involves a wide array of techniques of which acupuncture is the most well known. In my office, I make use of the complete system of Oriental Medicine in order to offer you the most thorough care. Therapies may include acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, moxibustion, dietary therapy, and lifestyle counseling. Patient education is an important part of my practice. When appropriate, stress reduction techniques such as yoga, meditation & breathing exercises may be recommended.

Acupuncture is the technique of inserting thin metal needles into specific points on the body for therapeutic effect. I use only sterile, single use needles in our practice. My technique is gentle, safe and effective.

When appropriate, herbal medicine will be included in your treatment plan. I carry the highest quality, GMP certified herbal formulas.

I am trained in a variety of bodywork therapies such as shiatsu, tuina and thai massage. 

Cupping involves the placement of glass cups on acupuncture points. In Oriental Medicine terms, cupping is used to remove substances such as Wind and Dampness from the body and to move stagnation. In Western terms, cupping 

                      is used to treat soft tissue 

                                               injury and muscle tension.

Moxibustion is the process of burning of the herb mugwort over specific acupuncture points. Most patients report moxa treatments to be very relaxing. Often, patients will be sent home with a moxa stick and specific instructions for using moxa for self care.

Your diet and lifestyle are crucial to your wellbeing. In our fast paced society, most of us find these areas to be challenging. Understanding how difficult it can be to make dietary and lifestyle changes, I offer common sense, practical approaches so that you do not feel overwhelmed. Patients often find that the effort required is well worth the increased vitality and decreased stress level which they experience.