Modalities

Cupping: The use of hand-pump or fire cups placed on the body to create a vacuum and bring fresh blood to the area. Cupping is often used for, but not limited to, musculoskeletal conditions. The marks left from cupping are therapeutic, non-traumatic, and typically painless. Bruises are caused by trauma rupturing capillaries, while cupping pulls the blood to the surface to resolve stagnation. It may take 3-6 days for the marks to disappear.

Gua Sha: Gua means “to scrape” and sha means “red sand”. This is a scraping technique used with oil applied first to the skin and creates a similar looking effect to cupping. It is also often used for, but not limited to, musculoskeletal conditions and may take 3-6 days for the marks to resolve.

Tui Na: Tui means “to push” and Na means “to grasp”. It is a form of Chinese medical massage utilizing the acupuncture channels. It is performed with the clothes on and incorporates several pushing, grasping, rolling, and pulling techniques.

Electro-Acupuncture: We connect the needles to a small machine, commonly known as a TENS machine, that sends an electrical current through the needles to stimulate points and areas. Often used for musculoskeletal conditions, scalp acupuncture, and to tonify yang.

NADA: A five point auricular acupuncture protocol used for addiction and trauma. We offer NADA to walk-ins for $5-10 sliding scale. There is also a free NADA clinic that runs at Vitality Natural Health on Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm.

Qi Gong: A moving-stretching-breathing meditation formed by a sequence of moves aimed at moving the qi through the channels and guiding the breath. Qi gong is a gentle exercise for people of any level or interest. It helps to build qi, improve well being, balance, strength, mood and energy.

Dietary Advice: Food and lifestyle are major contributors to our inner balance. Following your session we will give you advice on what you can do at home.