RiverWest Services
Services Include:
Acupuncture
Acupuncture can help prevent disease, control pain, strengthen the immune system and increase both the function and quality of peoples' lives. Acupuncture uses sterilized needles and applied pressure to specific "points" on the body.
These points are grouped along specific pathways that cross the body, comprising 14 primary channels with over 2,000 known acupuncture points. Combinations selected from a group of three hundred points are used to treat most illness.
Acupuncturists diagnose and treat based on the energy in your body, called Qi (pronounced "chee"). As long as the Qi flows freely through these pathways, one is healthy. When the flow of energy is absent, deficient, interrupted, excessive or blocked, health is disrupted, resulting in illness or pain.
Small stainless steel needles about the size of two human hairs are inserted in the body to stimulate points on these pathways. Patients usually describe sensations like warmth, tingling, dullness, aching or heaviness. Most patients find the treatment very relaxing and describe a feeling of well-being.
Acupuncturists are trained to use a highly developed system of corollaries to diagnose, treat and test the immediate success of treatment. The RiverWest Acupuncture staff is trained in and employs an array of powerful ancient healing traditions to help our patients achieve long-term optimal health. We offer both individual treatment and as well as treatment in a collective setting (Relational Acupuncture®). Our treatment modalities include:
- Acupuncture
- Electro-Acupuncture
- Moxabustion
- Cupping
- Acupressure
- Traditional herbal medicine
- Massage
- Nutrition
Depending on the condition being treated, the above therapies are used alone or in combination to address issues such as:
- Pain
- Headaches
- Low energy
- Digestive disorders
- Women's health issues
- Allergie
- Fatigue
- Anxiety
- Weight Loss
- Facial Rejuvenation
- Sleeplessness
Relational Acupuncture®
The clinic's Relational Acupuncture® therapy applies the traditional practice of acupuncture in an entirely new way. With Relational Acupuncture® we are able to channel the collective energy of a group of 5-7 people to effect faster, deeper healing in each member of the group.
This is achieved by focusing the positive intentional thoughts and statements of the group on each patient's issue, which can exponentially magnify the healing power of traditional acupuncture. Learn more on our page.
Acupressure
Individuals who prefer to avoid needles or whose case does not indicate acupuncture as the preferred treatment, can receive acupressure. It follows the same theory used in acupuncture, diagnosing the relative movement of the patient's Qi in his or her body.
Acupressure typically relies on a stainless steel probe to induce sensation and apply pressure to treatment points, without ever puncturing the skin.
Traditional Herbal Medicine
Herbs have been used to promote sound mind-body health for many centuries. These ancient formulations were passed down by word of mouth from generation to generation. More than 5,700 substances are used for medicinal therapy, including those originating from plants, animals and minerals.
Treatment with traditional herbs is usually done with a tea, granule, patent and tincture. Selection of the appropriate herbal remedy is dictated by each patient and their particular needs.
Massage
Massage can be added to a course of therapy when deemed necessary. Massage encompasses a broad category of techniques and therapies that are used to stimulate the body's own healing powers. It may include the following:
Shiatsu—This consists of applying both the fingertips and elbows along the complex network of trigger points on the body's meridians.
Jin Shin Do—This therapy involves a pattern of prolonged holding of key acupuncture points along the meridians.
Tui Na—Pronounced "twee na,' this technique uses many different strokes applied to acupoints, channels and muscle groups.
Nutrition
In the late 20th century, food was finally recognized in the West as a great healing force. Traditional medicines have long called on certain foods for their properties and their actions on the body. Certain foods may be added to or eliminated from the diet to treat disease and promote healing.