The five element tradition in Chinese medicine dates back in written form perhaps as long as 4700 years. Described in the The Yellow Emperor’s Classical of Internal Medicine (Huang Di Nei Jing Su Wen), it comes from an agricultural society that lived close to Nature, and the rhythms of the seasons. From thousands of years of astute observations of the natural world came the five element model, which describes the flow of energy both in the world around, and within us. One of the central understandings of five element medicine is that our problems and symptoms are intricately connected, and that treating the whole person—in body, mind and spirit—is the most effective and long lasting way to both treat symptoms and promote wellbeing. Another unique aspect of five element acupuncture is that it treats who the person is, and not just their symptoms. This constitutional approach can help us experience a deeper understanding of who we are, and our unique purpose in life.
We combine the Five Element Tradition with the eight principle diagnostic model, which comes from an equally ancient understanding of Yin and Yang.
Historically, Yin and Yang were understood to be fundamental balancing forces, with night (Yin) balancing day (Yang), winter (Yin) balancing summer (Yang), and cold (Yin) balancing hot (Yang). While the Five Element Tradition describes the seasons, the eight principles describe the weather, both within us and within Nature. These five elements are Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal, which correspond to the five seasons, with the fifth being the late summer or harvest. The relationships between the elements describes how the flow of energy in Nature and within us both nourishes (increases) and controls (decreases), thereby encouraging balance. When combined, these traditions provide an in-depth, detailed understanding of who a person is, where symptoms of all kinds are coming from, and how to promote lasting health.
Historically, Yin and Yang were understood to be fundamental balancing forces, with night (Yin) balancing day (Yang), winter (Yin) balancing summer (Yang), and cold (Yin) balancing hot (Yang). While the Five Element Tradition describes the seasons, the eight principles describe the weather, both within us and within Nature. These five elements are Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal, which correspond to the five seasons, with the fifth being the late summer or harvest. The relationships between the elements describes how the flow of energy in Nature and within us both nourishes (increases) and controls (decreases), thereby encouraging balance. When combined, these traditions provide an in-depth, detailed understanding of who a person is, where symptoms of all kinds are coming from, and how to promote lasting health.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have issued countless glowing endorsements on the effectiveness of acupuncture to treat a wide variety of conditions. From our clinical experience acupuncture has the ability to treat:
• colds and flu
• pain and trauma of all kinds (both chronic and acute)
• psychological and emotional issues of all kinds
• auto immune issues
• digestive issues
• reproductive and pregnancy issues
• sleep disturbances
• developmental and attention issues in children
• menopausal and peri-menopuasal issues
• fatigue and exhaustion
• a wide variety of skin conditions
• respiratory issues (chronic and acute)
• high blood pressure
• high cholesterol
• degenerative diseases of all kinds, including fibromyalgia, lupus, and Epstein Barr
• infectious diseases, including herpes, hepatitis, and HIV
Acupuncture can also be used to prepare for surgeries and promote healing after surgical procedures.
And perhaps most importantly, acupuncture can not only treat and help prevent dis-ease, it can promote a deep sense of wellbeing in body, mind and spirit.
• colds and flu
• pain and trauma of all kinds (both chronic and acute)
• psychological and emotional issues of all kinds
• auto immune issues
• digestive issues
• reproductive and pregnancy issues
• sleep disturbances
• developmental and attention issues in children
• menopausal and peri-menopuasal issues
• fatigue and exhaustion
• a wide variety of skin conditions
• respiratory issues (chronic and acute)
• high blood pressure
• high cholesterol
• degenerative diseases of all kinds, including fibromyalgia, lupus, and Epstein Barr
• infectious diseases, including herpes, hepatitis, and HIV
Acupuncture can also be used to prepare for surgeries and promote healing after surgical procedures.
And perhaps most importantly, acupuncture can not only treat and help prevent dis-ease, it can promote a deep sense of wellbeing in body, mind and spirit.
HEALING CENTER
Treatments typically last one hour, and each session is customized specifically to your individual needs. Your first session lasts 90 minutes and is reserved for a thorough evaluation of your health history as well as a traditional Chinese diagnosis, including a physical exam and pulse and tongue evaluation. Acupuncture utilizes single-use, sterilized, disposable, stainless steel needles that are very thin, approximately the thickness of human hair. Needles are inserted at various points throughout the body, usually just below the skin surface, to access your internal energy (known as Qi.) You may experience various sensations during treatments, which can range from a dull ache to a tingling sensation and usually subside quickly.
What to expect from treatment.
Cost of treatment.
Each one hour treatment is $70, with the first one and one-half hour session being $100. We can provide completed forms for you to submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement.