Appointment Booking
For 1:1 Integrative Health Clinic Sessions
Clinic Address
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Flagstaff Clinic
2733 E Lakin Dr #4 Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (Within "Sunshine Acupuncture") |
Carefree Clinic
42 Easy Street #3E Carefree, AZ 85377 (Within "The Medicinal Art Gallery") |
Integrative Health Clinic
Treatment Modality Descriptions:
Herbal Medicine Consulting
A doctor of acupuncture and chinese medicine is trained in the traditional herbal pharmacopeia that is still utilized throughout asian countries today as a main source of treatment. Herbal medicine is a wonderful way to treat numerous conditions within the body and often has little to no side effects when under the care of a professional.
Acupuncture & Electro-Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the practice of utilizing sterile, single use, thin filiform needles in order to stimulate certain areas of the body known as "acupuncture points" that follow "meridians" throughout the body. These treatments are meant to re-establish homeostasis within the body to maintain optimal health through the study and practice of traditional chinese medicine theory. Acupuncture is effective for numerous types of conditions and is commonly utilized for pain. Electro-acupuncture is the combination of acupuncture and adding gentle electrical stimulation to the needles to enhance certain therapeutic effects.
Cupping
Cupping is a form of therapy that combines fire and glass cups in order to move "stagnation" and dead tissue out of a muscle. Bruises often occur deep in muscle tissue and actually do not commonly surface on the skin. As a result, the cups pull out the tissue that is injured to the surface in order to allow the area to heal properly. This is why bruising is common when there is pain- especially chronic pain- in a particular area. Cupping- while recognized commonly for musculoskeletal disorders is also commonly used for respiratory issues especially allergies and asthma.
Gua Sha
Gua-Sha works through the same mechanism as cupping. Gua-Sha is a scraping technique utilizing a rounded edge tool and oil in order to allow muscle injuries and "stagnation" to heal properly. This speeds up the healing process the same way as cupping, just using a different type of technique. Gua-Sha is a way to get deeper into the muscle than cupping and is effective in hard to reach areas that cups may not be as effective.
Tui-na Massage
Tui-Na is a form of traditional chinese medical massage where the goal is to establish homeostasis within the body. This works similar to acupuncture, Cupping and Gua-Sha but only requires the use of the practitioners hands. Tui-Na is commonly mastered by practitioners and due to the physical demand, many practitioners do not offer it. Tui-Na combines traditional acupuncture knowledge with medical massage principles to create a highly effective treatment.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion utilizes an herb known as mugwort. Mugwort has one of the highest infrared spectrums of any substance when it is burned and therefore penetrates heat deeper into the body than any substance. Moxibustion is used in order to warm particular areas like acupuncture points in order to aid in homeostasis within the body. Please note: Moxa is very smokey when burned and may not be suitable for all areas or clients who are sensitive to smoke.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How long does each session take?
Each session takes 1 hour. Unlike most practitioners, I spend all my time working on one person at a time to include a thorough intake and utilize any modalities that would be required for the client. Many acupuncturists take two to three clients per hour. In my practice I take one client at a time and utilize my backgrounds in traditional chinese medicine, strength & conditioning, and health/performance coaching to meet the additional needs of the client which are often beyond just traditional chinese medicine alone. This typically results in less treatments needed over time with more resources and education available once the client completes a treatment. I also take extra time to review lab work, medications, supplements, nutrition planning, fitness programming and answer any questions the client has.
What is your clinical specialty?
As a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine combined with my specified background, I understand the mindset and needs of athletes and high performers. From pain management to rehabilitation, working around injuries and helping performers who are simultaneously working with a chronic disease, sports medicine is absolutely my specialty.
Where Are You Located?
We have two locations!
Flagstaff Clinic: 2733 E Lakin Dr #4, Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (Within "Sunshine Acupuncture")
Carefree Clinic: 42 Easy Street #3E, Carefree, AZ 85377 (Within "The Medicinal Art Gallery")
Each session takes 1 hour. Unlike most practitioners, I spend all my time working on one person at a time to include a thorough intake and utilize any modalities that would be required for the client. Many acupuncturists take two to three clients per hour. In my practice I take one client at a time and utilize my backgrounds in traditional chinese medicine, strength & conditioning, and health/performance coaching to meet the additional needs of the client which are often beyond just traditional chinese medicine alone. This typically results in less treatments needed over time with more resources and education available once the client completes a treatment. I also take extra time to review lab work, medications, supplements, nutrition planning, fitness programming and answer any questions the client has.
What is your clinical specialty?
As a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine combined with my specified background, I understand the mindset and needs of athletes and high performers. From pain management to rehabilitation, working around injuries and helping performers who are simultaneously working with a chronic disease, sports medicine is absolutely my specialty.
Where Are You Located?
We have two locations!
Flagstaff Clinic: 2733 E Lakin Dr #4, Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (Within "Sunshine Acupuncture")
Carefree Clinic: 42 Easy Street #3E, Carefree, AZ 85377 (Within "The Medicinal Art Gallery")