Sara Tillie - Acupuncture

Acupuncture, a component of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and to improve functioning. This is done by inserting needles and applying heat or electrical stimulation at very precise acupuncture points which stimulates Qi (pronounced “chee”) flow throughout the body. The principal aim of acupuncture is to treat the whole person in order to recover the equilibrium between the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the individual. Moxibustion It is believed that Acupuncture, used in conjunction with Moxibustion, profoundly enhances each modality’s effects. It is the burning of a herb called “Aiye” (Mugwort) over points or areas of the body. The function is to remove blood stasis, promote blood circulation, disperse cold and relieve pain. This is particularly effective in the treatment of arthritis. TuiNa TuiNa uses a variety of hand techniques and passive and active stretching to restore correct anatomical musculo-skeletal relationships, neuromuscular patterns, and to increase the circulation of qi and blood to remove biochemical irritants. Acupoints may be selected to re-balance and harmonize the flow of qi and blood through the organ meridians (energy lines that circulate the qi or “life force”), in order to facilitate healing and prevent further injury. Cupping Cupping involves placing glass, bamboo or plastic jars on the skin and creating a vacuum by suctioning out the air. The underlying tissue is raised, or sucked, partway into the cup. The purpose of cupping is to enhance circulation, help relieve pain, remove "heat" and pull out the toxins that linger in your body's tissues. For more information contact: Sara Tillie 250 812-9813 (call or text) saratillie@hotmail.com