Acupuncture
It is no secret that our physical, mental, and emotional well-being are interconnected—that our environment and life experiences, from injuries to illness and trauma, can change our bodies just as much as our health affects how we carry ourselves and perceive the world around us.
We see this connection and the ways it manifests in our patient’s health everyday.
Our Acupuncture treatments value these connections and use a personalized, holistic approach to treat the underlying roots of your condition, beyond the symptom-level. Our care is meant to facilitate your own healing process so you can reclaim a deeper sense of relief, harmony, and embodiment.
Acupuncture is an effective form of medical treatment that has evolved into a complete holistic health care system. Practitioners of acupuncture and Chinese medicine have used this noninvasive treatment method to help millions of people become well and stay well.
Acupuncture promotes natural healing. It can enhance recuperative power and immunity, support physical and emotional health, and improve overall function and well-being. It is a safe, painless and effective way to treat a wide variety of medical problems.
Cupping
Cupping therapy is an adjunctive technique used in acupuncture treatments. An ancient technique used in various cultures it has become increasing more popular in today's society as celebrities and professional athletes have been outspoken regarding the benefits.
It is a cutaneous bodywork modality that improves the circulation of blood, lymph and qi and removes metabolic toxins in the skin, fascia and muscle tissues. Cupping therapy employs the use of suction between a cup and the skin to gently pull the superficial tissues. The vacuum is created by either heat or a hand pump.
CUPPING METHODS
Fixed cupping:
Cups are placed on a selected area of your body and then left for about 5-15 minutes without being moved. This method will result in temporary discoloration of the skin, petechiae, and are associated with improved blood flow to the area and naturally, dissipate within a few days.
Moving cupping:
Therapeutic oil is applied to the area prior to the cupping procedure which allows the cups to move along the muscle fibers and affected meridians. This method leaves no skin discoloration.
Gua Sha
Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese practice that would traditionally be performed by stimulating the skin with hard-sided items such as jade or bone. It is a practice that could be a cousin to acupuncture and massage but emphasizes the direct localized force of the item on the skin of the patient. It works to increase the blood flow under the skin and the circulation in the soft tissue under the skin. This, in turn, has numerous positive effects on the body including anti-inflammatory and immune system benefits.
Gua sha is most often used to relieve muscle and joint pain. Conditions of the muscles and bones are known as musculoskeletal disorders. Some examples include back pain, tendon strain, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Practitioners claim that gua sha can also benefit the immune system and reduce inflammation. Sometimes, gua sha is used to treat a cold, fever, or problems with the lungs.
Small injuries to the body, such as the bruises caused by gua sha, are sometimes known as microtrauma. These create a response in the body that may help to break up scar tissue
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicines treat the underlying causes of illness rather than individual symptoms. At Evolve we apply a holistic approach to the use of herbs to address physical, emotional and spiritual issues. Once a practitioner has assessed a patient’s specific needs, a formula is individually created to stimulate the body’s natural healing powers. While most over-the-counter herbal products can only address physical ailments with standardized, pre-formulated dosing, our herbal practitioners are educated to design custom-made formulas for each individual. No two formulas are alike. This focus on individualization puts the patient’s specific needs in the forefront, and just as importantly, takes into consideration any possible interactions with prescribed medications..
Our products are sourced from reputable distributors which follow strict farming, harvesting, processing, and manufacturing guidelines.
Auriculotherapy
Ear acupuncture is an alternative medicine treatment in which specific points on the ear are stimulated in order to promote healing in other areas of the body. As with the type of acupuncture practiced in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), hair-thin needles inserted into the skin often are used. However, ear acupuncture also can be performed with lasers, electricity, heat, magnetic balls, seeds, or finger pressure.1
Although based on the ancient principles of TCM, ear acupuncture is quite modern, having been developed in the mid-20th century by French physician Paul Nogier. Since then it has been shown in studies to be useful for an array of medical issues, including substance abuse, insomnia, smoking cessation, various types of pain, and more.
Auricular acupuncture regards the ear as a "microsystem" comprised of acupuncture points that coordinate to every part of the body.
In modern medicine, ear acupuncture has been used to treat pain, anxiety, addiction, promote sound sleep, aid in smoking cessation, and more. In addition to anecdotal evidence, there has been research to support the effectiveness of auricular acupuncture for many of these purposes.