What is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TMC)?
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a comprehensive medical art practiced for over 5000 years. At its core is the goal is to maintain the balance of "Qi” (energy) in the body. TCM can be used in treating a variety of ailments, and to restore abundant health and vitality.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture, a well-known form of traditional Chinese medicine, is a technique used to treat a wide variety of health issues and imbalances. Using fine filiform needles inserted into specific points on the body, this form of treatment is well-known for its ability to treat chronic pain, muscle injuries, migraines/ nausea, digestive issues, insomnia, and much more.
Our Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies:
Sabita Holistic Center offers a comprehensive program of holistic and integrative therapies rooted in Chinese Tradition, including Acupuncture, Cupping, Moxibustion, Acupressure, Qigong, and Tui Na bodywork.
Our integrative approach to wellness is intended to complement other lifestyle changes and healing modalities you may be pursuing. Just as we are complex, multi-faceted beings, please consider your treatments at SHC to be one of your many personal practices to cultivate a fulfilling life.
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Our Skilled Practitioners Offer the Following Forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment
Gua sha is a traditional Chinese healing method in which a trained professional uses a smooth-edged tool to stroke your skin while they press on it. This motion raises small, red, rash-like dots that show under your skin called petechiae. People use gua sha to treat chronic pain all over their body.
Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. People get it for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage.
Moxibustion helps move stagnant energy and is an excellent remedy for people who have aches and pains caused by injury and arthritis. Moxa helps to increase circulation and lymphatic flow. Therefore, it can be a naturally detoxifying and effective treatment for pain relief.
We specialize in custom herbal formulas and tea with an assortment of traditional Chinese remedies to reduce and manage pain, relieve stress, improve energy, and enhance immunity.
According to Chinese Medicine, there are energy channels throughout the body called meridians. Pressure is applied along these specific pathways, thereby increasing the functionality and circulation of the entire body. When these energies are in balance and blood circulation flows smoothly, health is restored. Tuina and Acupressure massage are helpful for relieving pain, stress, tension, and improving circulation of blood and Qi.
Doula Services
An acu-doula is an individual that combines traditional birth doula services with acupuncture treatments to create a safe and natural approach to labor and delivery. ... Serving as a resource for the birthing experience, doulas provide informational and practical support to help parents make informed decisions.
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture
Cosmetic acupuncture works by increasing blood flow and stimulating the muscles beneath your face to improve their tone and conditioning. This improves your skin's elasticity, which helps smooth out wrinkles and lines.
Fertility Acupuncture
Chinese medicine has a high rate of success in improving functional infertility that has resulted from conditions such as hormone imbalances, endocrine gland disorders, and emotional disturbances.Chinese medicine can also significantly improve some structural infertility problems, such as pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, vaginitis, ovary dysfunction, and immune-system related infertility.
Trigger Point Therapy
Acupuncture releases trigger points by finding the most tender and tight band of muscle and using an acupuncture needle to poke the muscle and get it to involuntarily contract. Many acupuncture points correspond with areas where trigger points form so there is some link between ancient Chinese medical theory and more recent trigger point findings.
Sports Acupuncture
Sports acupuncture is a non-defined general term used by many practitioners who apply acupuncture to treat activity or sports-related injuries.
Wellness Consultation
We can help to navigate the cause of ailments and imbalances using classical Chinese diagnostic methods, including observing the pulse and tongue and palpating the organs. We work to restore health and balance to the body using modalities such as acupressure, qigong, reflexology, aromatherapy, herbal supplements, and lifestyle recommendations.