Naturopathic medicine is taught in approved schools of naturopathic medicine as a 4–5-year training program for a graduate degree that is completed after the completion of a prerequisite bachelor’s degree.

Naturopathic medicine is a distinct primary health care profession, emphasizing prevention, treatment, and optimal health using therapeutic methods and substances that encourage individuals’ inherent self-healing process. The practice of naturopathic medicine includes modern and traditional, scientific, and empirical methods.

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We currently offer support for:

• General Health & Wellness

• Gastrointestinal Health

• Pain Management

• Thyroid and Adrenal Health

• Cleanse & Detox

• Menstrual Irregularities

Acupuncture is part of Traditional Chinese Medicine therapy. It is a medical system that goes back thousands of years. Acupuncture uses sterile needles to pierce the skin at predetermined points on the body. The needles stimulate or sedate key areas of the body where it is needed to achieve optimal health outcomes. Acupuncture is part of the integrative treatment options for whole- person health addressing the full range of a person’s physical, emotional, spiritual, and environmental influences.

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Gua Sha is a scraping technique used in TCM for thousands of years. It is a highly effective treatment for chronic pain conditions, stress, fatigue, and other ailments.

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Cupping has been a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for over 2,500 years. It is a suction technique that pulls toxins from the body’s deeper tissues and moves them to the surface where the body eliminates them.

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How to Prepare for Your First Acupuncture Appointment

Whether this is your first time receiving acupuncture, cupping, or gua sha, following these simple guidelines can help you get the most out of your treatment.

Before Your Appointment

• Arrive Early
  Please arrive 15 minutes early to complete any necessary paperwork and allow time to settle in.

• Wear Loose, Comfortable Clothing
  Clothing may need to be folded up or removed to access acupuncture points. Loose-fitting clothes make the process easier and more comfortable.

• Eat Lightly
  Have a light meal about 1 hour before your appointment. Avoid arriving on a completely empty stomach or immediately after a heavy meal (in that case, allow 2–3 hours before treatment).

• Stay Hydrated
  Drink plenty of water throughout the day to support your body before and after treatment.

After Treatment (Especially for Cupping or Gua Sha)

• Stay Warm
  Keep the treated areas covered with loose clothing to protect your body from cold or wind.

• Avoid Cold Water
  Drink room temperature water to help flush out toxins. Cold water may shock your system and cause discomfort.

• Wait to Shower or Swim
  Avoid showering, bathing, or swimming for at least 2 hours after your session to let your body fully absorb the benefits of the treatment.

• Avoid Direct Exposure to Cold
  Do not expose the treated areas to wind, fans, or air conditioning.

• Expect Temporary Marks
  Mild bruising or red marks from cupping or gua sha are normal and usually fade within a few hours to 3 days. Many patients find the marks disappear the same day or by the next morning.

Constitutional Hydrotherapy (CH) involves the use of hot and cold towels with modern physiotherapy devices (low-volt electrical sine-wave stimulation). CH is used to enhance the immune response by increasing the delivery of oxygen, overall nutrition, and immune system elements to the major organs of the body.

It also helps promote detoxification by removing metabolic wastes, inflammatory substances, and environmental toxins-- enhancing venous and lymphatic flow away from major organs. The warming and relaxing aspects of the treatment help restore nervous equilibrium by relieving stress and enhancing a parasympathetic state, where greater healing can be achieved. Specific variations and combinations may be used to individualize the treatment for different patient needs.

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Nutrition plays an important role in the foundations of health. After consuming food, your body breaks down the nutrients then absorbs and transports them to cells to utilize and store them as well as eliminate any waste product. With a proper diet, your body has more energy, improved mood and concentration, and fewer cravings. However, when the intake of non-nutritional food (such as fast food, Standard American Diet, processed food, etc.), could lead to chronic health conditions and long-term nutritional deficiencies.

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Your body is constantly working to neutralize and eliminate toxins. However, if your body is exposed to chemicals, heavy metals, medications, home, and food toxins, then contaminants will build up in your body. Your liver, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, lungs, and skin are the main detoxification systems. In general, your ability to remove toxins depends on diet and lifestyle, history of antibiotic or drug use, emotional well-being, and genetic makeup.

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Botanical medicine has been used for thousands of years. It is based on the use of plants for the treatment of acute and chronic health conditions. Naturopathic medicine uses a great variety of plants (flower, fruit, leaf, bark, root, etc.) and a variety of delivery methods (tincture, salve, decoction, etc.) to determine its effect and application. Each plant contains several constituents and actions targeting the body, however, when herbs are combined, it adds effectiveness and synergy.

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Unfortunately, we are not able to take any insurance in our office, but we do take Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HAS).

If you are in need of financial assistance, there are flexible payment options available. Call us at (623) 374-9498 for more information.