Acupuncture

Simply stated, acupuncture is the insertion of hair-thin needles (and/or other stimuli) into specific points along the energy pathways of the body, restoring balance and promoting health and well-being. Scientifically speaking, acupuncture restores balance and reduces pain by affecting the release of the body’s natural biochemicals, such as hormones, neurotransmitters, and endorphins. It also enhances immune function at both the biochemical and cellular levels. (See Traditional Chinese Medicine.)

Acupuncture.com - Articles about acupuncture and oriental medicine.

Qigong
Qi gong is an ancient Chinese self-healing art which incorporates movement, breath and meditation. Like acupuncture, the practice of qi gong circulates the vital energy or "qi" within our bodies, helping us to overcome the blockages and imbalances which result in discomfort and disease. Qi gong is used to prevent and treat all kinds of illnesses, including asthma, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and psycho-emotional problems. It improves strength, balance, and mental functioning, while promoting relaxation and a sense of harmony within oneself and with nature.

Acupuncture.com - Several articles on the history, theory, benefits, and practice of qi gong.
Qi.org - FAQ’s and other information about qi gong.

Bodywork

Customized to the individual, incorporating Ortho-Bionomy, CranioSacral, Swedish, Tui Na (Chinese), Shiatsu (Japanese), sports, and deep tissue techniques.

Craniosacral Therapy

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle hands-on healing technique, which uses a soft touch to affect the craniosacral system (the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid which surround and protect the brain and spinal cord). This improves the functioning of the central nervous system and creates a deep state of relaxation and healing.

It is commonly used for migraines and other headaches, neck and back pain, orthopedic problems, trauma to the head and spinal cord, motor impairment, autism, learning disorders, colic, central nervous system disorders, temporomandibular joint syndrome, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue, emotional problems, stress, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Upledger.com - Upledger Institute’s website and description of CranioSacral Therapy.

Orthobionomy

In this form of body therapy, the practitioner uses a very sensitive light touch, while gently moving and positioning the body. This stimulates the proprioceptive reflexes, and allows the body to release patterns of tension associated with postural and structural imbalances, injury, and stress. Through this process, inner wisdom and the ability to self-heal is awakened, and the patient gently regains a sense of balance and well-being, both physically and emotionally.

Ortho-bionomy.org/ob - Overview of Orthobionomy
Ortho-bionomy.org/development - Development of Othobionomy

The same principles of actions and energetics used in Chinese herbal medicine are also applied to food. In this way, one can help restore and maintain health by choosing foods that balance the individual's constitution and current condition. We offer counseling and classes using a combination of Western biochemical and Chinese energetic approaches to promoting health through the foods we eat.