Electroacupuncture
Electroacupuncture is similar to a TENS machine where a mild current is passed between pairs of needles inserted in acupuncture points. Electroacupuncture stimulates the nerve impulses without being painful. It is generally used for numbness or pain from neuropathy or to address pain over a larger area. It can also be used to increase the intensity of treatment at specific points.
Cupping
In cupping, glass or plastic cups are applied to muscle areas using suction to stimulate blood circulation, and alleviate pain and tension. Cups also move congestion in the lungs and dispel invasions, like the common cold. Often cups leave a red or purple marks that can cause soreness. This is normal and resolves in 1-4 days. The result is relaxation, reduced pain and tightness and improved breathing.
Tuina
Tuina (tōōway na), is a century-old form of Chinese massage that combines acupressure, shiatsu and other hands-on manipulation to unblock the flow of energy and blood. Tuina benefits the person’s entire well-being. It is most often used for chronic pain, musculoskeletal conditions, stress and digestive and respiratory disorders. Aside from the neck and shoulder area, treatments are administered with the patient clothed in loose fitting attire.
Gua Sha
Gua sha (scraping) uses a smooth-edged tool to boost circulation and ease muscle pain and tightness. It also helps clear lung congestion, colds, and stress, leaving you relaxed. Mild redness is normal and fades in 1-4 days. Offered at WholeSelf Acupuncture, Scottsdale, AZ.
Dietary and Lifestyle Counseling
What we feed ourselves is fundamental to our well-being and general health. An unhealthy diet results in an unhealthy body. The same is true for lifestyle. Poor habits, such as excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, irregular sleep, eating too late, lack of exercise and over working, all eventually lead to disease. At WholeSelf, we counsel based on your health goals and challenges and at a pace that is right for you.
