Medical Acupuncture

Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used forms of medicine in the world. Originating in China more than 4,000 years ago, acupuncture is currently one of the most widely researched, practiced, and respected forms of complementary medicine in the U.S.
According to Chinese Medicine, your overall health is determined by the quality of the Qi (energy) flow through the natural pathways of your body. 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 this type of therapy include:

• Pain reduction


• Relaxation of body and mind


• Stress and tension relief


• Increased blood circulation


• Increased energy levels


• Aids with digestion and toxin removal


• Improved internal organ function


• Relief from bad habits and addictions


• Greater sense of overall well-being

Therapeutic Massage

Massage Therapy is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.

Spiral Touch Therapies tailors the specific needs of each client and each session by using a variety of massage techniques such as Deep Tissue, Swedish, Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular Therapy, Pre/Postnatal Massage, Infant Massage, Sports Massage, Post injury massage, and Facilitated Stretching. Integrative Care with your phyisician is also an option for those with more complicated medical conditions.

CranioSacral Therapy

CranioSacral Therapy is a very gentle bodywork method that focuses on gently stimulating your craniosacral system (membranes and fluid that surround the brain and spinal cord) to heal the body by improving the functioning of the central nervous system. CST effectively complements your body’s natural healing process, and has been known to help alleviate a wide variety of problems including:

• Chronic Pain
• Central Nervous System Disorders
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• TMJ Syndrome
• Fibromyalgia
• Headaches
• Sensory Processing disorders
  

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