Neurological Integration Therapy (NIS), is based on the scientific principle that the brain controls the body's 10 major systems (digestive, nervous, respiratory, muscular, circulatory and other systems). In a healthy body, the brain controls all these at optimal speed and efficiency, creating a perfectly synchronized and uninterrupted circuitry, where muscles, cells, glands, organs and enzymes work in perfect harmony in response to the messages of needs that the brain receives. In times of stress, pain, and illness this highly-sensitive system of circuits is interrupted, impaired, and marred by imbalances, with the brain not able to assert the needs of a specific circuit. NIS seeks to assess the brain and seeks out any such breakdowns in the circuitry and restore the pathway back to its optimal balance.

A central mainstay of Chinese Medicine, acupuncture refers to the application of very thin, solid, single use needles to "acu-points" dispersed all over the human body. Though not completely understood in the manner of modern Western Medicine, needles inserted on or near specific acupuncture points stimulate both the central nervous system (brain and spinal nerve system) and the autonomic nervous system (cells and fibers dealing with automatic reflexes, such as the heart, lungs, digestive system or pupil dilation). In addition to stimulating nerves, which influence the movement of Ch'i (Energy) throughout the body, acupuncture is also thought to produce prompt biochemical responses in the body such as releasing relaxation endorphins that help decrease or eliminate pain, by assisting the body in self-healing and maintaining proper balances of all body chemistry systems.

Chinese herbs are often used in conjunction with acupuncture for added therapeutic effect. While many cultures have herbal medicine traditions, the sophistication of Chinese herbal medicine is unsurpassed. Chinese herbal medicine has a long history reaching back several thousand years, and the resulting system is now used to treat everything from the common cold to symptoms associated with cancer.

Together we can tailor a course of treatment to meet your unique health needs.

There are thousands of herbs in the Chinese materia medica, of which about 300 are commonly used. You will generally receive a mixture of several different herbs in a formula that has been tailored to your condition. Chinese herbs are extremely effective and normally have only mild side effects, however it is very important to tell me about all the medications and supplements you are currently taking so that we can avoid any unwanted interactions with your formula.

Tui na means "pushing grasping," and is a powerful form of Chinese medical bodywork. Based on the same Oriental medical principles as acupuncture, tui na seeks to improve the flow of qi through the meridian channels. Tui na is particularly effective for conditions involving muscles, tendons and joints, such as structural misalignment, orthopedic problems and sports injuries. It can also be used to treat internal diseases.

Cupping is an ancient technique, used in many cultures, in which a special cup is applied to the skin and held in place by suction. The suction draws superficial tissue into the cup, which may either be left in place or moved along the body. Cupping brings fresh blood to the area and helps improve circulation. Traditional cupping, sometimes referred to as “fire cupping," uses heat to create a vacuum-like suction inside of glass cups. In modern times, cups that use a small pump to create suction have also been introduced.