therapies offered
acupunctureDuring treatment, thin, flexible needles are inserted into various points in the skin. These points are chosen by observing your face and tongue, monitoring your pulse, and palpating the channels or your abdomen, while the practitioner asks a series of questions. To learn more, click here.
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Shakuju therapyDeveloped by Kobayashi Shoji in Japan, Shakuju Therapy is a non-insertive acupuncture technique. The word "Shaku" refers to the deep stagnation of Qi and blood, and the word "ju" refers to a more superficial blockage. This procedure is performed with a tool called a Teishin, or "touching needle. Shakuju Therapy follows "The Five Elements Theory" and is diagnosed by abdominal palpation, checking reactive points, and monitoring your pulse throughout the treatment. It is thought that the root of diseases comes from cold. Shakuju Therapy aims to "warm" the patient and clear the cause from it's root. This treatment can be done within 30 minutes and its effects are typically felt for the next three days following the session. This is a good option for those who are sensitive to or have a fear of needles.
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HERBAL MEDICINE Chinese Herbal Medicine may be prescribed to enhance your treatment process while you are not on the treatment table. The products used are all-natural, and are either plant or animal-based. You may receive raw herbs to make tea, patent herbs which come in tablet or capsule form, or tea pills.
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cuppingCupping can be prescribed on its own or within an acupuncture treatment. It is commonly used for pain, respiratory and digestive concerns, or tightness and soreness found in the muscles of the legs, neck and back. There are different options for cupping including, stationary, sliding, fire and wet cupping. Following cupping, circles of color may appear on the skin where the cup was placed. They do not hurt and typically disappear within 3-7 days . The darker the color, the longer it will take for it disappear.
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GUA SHAGua sha or "scraping the wind," can prescribed on its own or within an acupuncture treatment. Typically performed with a porcelain spoon, this treatment can ease pain conditions requiring Qi and blood movement. It is an effective treatment for the common cold and other respiratory concerns, as well as pain, muscular tightness or soreness. "Sha" also translated to "sand," is how the coloring of your skin may appear after treatment (similar to cupping). If the color is dark, the skin will heal within 3-7 days. This procedure can also be done using a coin (coining).
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MOXIBUSTIONMoxibustion or "Moxa," is an adjunctive therapy to acupuncture. Moxa, otherwise known as mugwort or artemisia vulgaris, may be rolled into a ball or shaped into a cone, and burned on the head of the needle or 2/3 of the way down the needle towards your skin, respectively. Burning moxa gives off warmth and invigorates the areas around of or affected by the needle. It can be used during treatment for pain, musculoskeletal concerns, menstrual concerns, among others.
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ELECTROACUPUNCTUREA mild electrical current is applied onto acupuncture needles during treatment. This is typically used for people with pain or neuropathies. The current will stimulate the needles continuously or intermittently depending on what your practitioner believes is best for you and your comfort level during the treatment.
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TUI NAOtherwise known as Chinese Medical massage, Tui na is often used within your acupuncture treatment. "Tui" means "to push" and "na" means "to lift and squeeze." Some techniques include rolling, plucking, kneading, pressing, or rubbing the skin, as well as shaking or tapotement. Tui Na is a hands on modality and uses the 8 principles of Chinese Medicine to influence balance in a person's health. It is a more moving massage. The practitioner may stimulate acupuncture points during the massage. Tui na can be used to musculo-skeletal health concerns, as well as many others. This is a good option for those who are sensitive to or have a fear of needles.
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BLOODLETTINGNot as scary as it sounds, this treatment may be used for pain conditions, injuries, or to open up acupuncture channels. It allows for more Qi and blood flow. A small puncture is made with a lancet to allow blood to be expressed. Sometimes the goal is to get a few drops or use in conjunction with cupping (wet cupping).
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If you'd like to speak to me personally, give me a call at (347) 913-5486
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APRIL M. NIEVES STANBURY
Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAOM)
Licensed Acupuncturist | Herbalist | Founder
Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAOM)
Licensed Acupuncturist | Herbalist | Founder
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