Index of Treatment Options
Not sure where to begin? Here you can find a guide to all the wonderful things we do and find the best options for your specific needs and symptoms. Questions? Just give us a call...
Acupuncture
Conditions: pain, hormonal issues, period problems, emotional issues, liver weakness, kidney issues, breathing issues, fatigue and energy problems, insomnia, anxiety and panic disorders, stress, nerve problems, digestive problems, infertility.
At what point: Acupuncture is perfect at any point, but especially at the beginning or when nothing else seems to work.
How long: Acupuncture is progressive, so a series of treatments is always best. As your body responds, it will improve faster with each session.
Botanical Facial
Conditions: dry skin, acneic skin, irritated skin, stress, signs of aging.
At what point: The great thing about this is that it sets you up with a system of botanical daily products for your face so that you gradually get improvement over time at home.
How long: Once every six weeks is a great regimen for your skin, since the skin reproduces every 21 days. It allows you go through one skin cycle and then treat at the end of the next.
Chinese Five Element Body Cure
Conditions: liver congestion, allergies, symptoms in more than one body system, symptoms for longer than 30 days, all skin conditions, after giving birth, before and after surgery, after traveling, after exposure to any toxins, after lengthy periods of stress.
At what point: You should not be pregnant or feeling weak or debilitated.
How long: We generally recommend seasonally for optimal immunity and intensive detoxification. However, if you symptomatic, then we recommend getting two sessions one week apart.
Classical Foot Reflexology
Conditions: Any organic symptom. Great alternative to acupuncture, enhances all other treatments, great for the feet, but not just for the feet.
At what point: This is great anytime, but probably not preferable during menstruation.
How long: This is a progressive therapy, so generally plan on 3 to 4 sessions.
Colonic Hydrotherapy
Conditions: constipation, liver congestion, skin problems, food poisoning, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, diverticulitis, diverticulosis, seasonal detox, bloating, digestive disturbance, Candida, yeast infections, body odor, fatigue.
At what point: Generally best after normal mealtimes, when you would normally have a bowel movement. Not as comfortable during menstruation. Not recommended during the last month of pregnancy.
How long: In order to retrain the rhythm of the large intestine, you must have weekly sessions until normal rhythm has been restored. For cleansing purposes, we generally recommend a series of 6 sessions to cleanse all parts of the large intestine.
Deep Tissue Massage
Conditions: muscle pain, soft tissue injury, sprains, strains, muscle spasming, Migraines, headaches, postural imbalances, lack of flexibility, lack of range of motion.
At what point: Massage is great at any point, but we generally recommend waiting 24-48 hours after injury.
How long: To regain function, sessions are generally needed every few days while tissue is restructuring and healing. For chronic issues such as stress, muscle spasming and postural imbalances weekly sessions are the most effective.
Detox Clay Bath
Conditions: menopausal symptoms, skin issues, breathing difficulties, chronic immune issues, poor circulation, cellulite, liver symptoms, stress, heavy metal toxicity, smoking detox, environmental toxicity.
At what point: Should be done when symptoms are worse or during the season of your Chinese Element.
How long: Once a week for three weeks.
Detox Lymphatic Drainage of the Face
Conditions: sagging skin, any skin condition, lack of circulation, swelling under the jawline, poor neck skin tone, headaches, migraines, Bell's Palsy, poor healing, chronic throat issues, colds and nasal congestion, allergies affecting the eyes, nose and throat, hair loss, prior to any facial surgery.
At what point: Anytime.
How long: Twice in the first week, then once the next week, then once a month until symptoms abate.
Detox Lymphatic Drainage of the Body
Conditions: edema, swelling of any body area, breast cysts, congestion of any body tissues, chronic immune issues, lymphedema, before and after surgery, lymph node congestion, breathing issues, muscle soreness, hypertension, capillary overburden, circulatory congestion.
At what point: Anytime as long as there is no acute body illness or debilitation.
How long: Twice in the first week, then once the next week, then once a month until symptoms abate.
FAR Infrared Sauna
Conditions: lack of circulation, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, poor healing, obesity, arthritis, pain syndromes, lack of cellular growth, slow metabolism, scars, wrinkles, bacterial infection, Seasonal Affective Disorder, stress, anxiety, depression, Raynaud's Syndrome, Migraines, headaches.
At what point: Especially great in the winter. Perfect before other therapies, especially for detoxification.
How long: Can be done every day for maximum effect. Weekly sessions are recommended especially for seasonal issues.
Food For Healing, Food For Life
Conditions: nutritional deficiency, pre and post surgery, before pregnancy, as part of athletic event training, weight loss, improving your diet.
At what point: Anytime, but especially good as part of dietary or lifestyle changes, after stressful periods or as part of a healing program.
How long: After your initial appointment, returns are based on your individual needs.
Healthy Breast Program
Conditions: mastitis, breast cysts, history of breast cancer, lymphatic congestion of the breasts or underarms, painful breasts, hormonal swelling, pre and post breast surgery.
At what point: Avoid beginning during your menstrual time and during the first six weeks after surgery.
How long: This program only needs to be done once every few years unless you have a family history or personal history of breast cancer. You may need to add some additional Detox Lymphatic Drainage of the breasts after the completion of the program.
Herbal Medicine
Condtions: all conditions and symptoms
At what point: Can be done at any point, however is especially effective from the onset of symptoms to within the first few months. Should generally be taken on an empty stomach before eating, twice a day.
How long: Herbal medicine is generally given for no longer than three months, except for certain food-grade herbs such as chamomile, echinacea and chaste tree.
Home Purification Kit
Conditions: weight loss, before pregnancy, before and after surgery, symptoms in multiple body systems, any chronic illness, seasonal changes.
At what point: Can be done during any 21 day period, but the first few days you should be staying home to focus on the program.
How long: 21 days.
Homeopathic Medicine
Conditions: infant and children's medicine, emotional issues, energetic blockages to healing, as an adjunct to all other treatments, immune issues, digestive issues, chronic unresolved issues.
At what point: Best given hourly for acute conditions and three times a day on an empty stomach for chronic conditions.
How long: Can be done for long periods of time, but best effect is within the first few days and weeks.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Conditions: lymphedema, edema, swelling of body parts, slow healing, pain syndromes, poor circulation.
At what point: Can be done at any time.
How long: For result to last, it must be done 3-4 times per week until the body regains proper drainage.
Meridian Stress Assessment
Conditions: any unresolved condition or symptom, as a general body review.
At what point: Can be done at any time.
How long: Once you have a test, you can follow the suggested program and then retest at the end of the program. Seasonally.
Myofascial Release
Conditions: chronic pain, injury, slow to heal, nerve conditions, numbness, tingling, scoliosis, asthma, digestive issues, post-hysterectomy, post surgery, scar tissue, tendonitis, strains, high muscle tension, headaches, TMJ, Migraines, rib displacement, joint subluxation.
At what point: can be done after 24 hours after injury or after six weeks after surgery. Can be done anytime otherwise.
How long: Sessions should be 2-3 times in the first two weeks and then whenever muscle tension increases.
Naturopathic Medicine
Conditions: all conditions and symptoms that are unresolved or require professional attention.
At what point: can be done at any point
How long: Reviews are generally done every 3-4 weeks until maintenance is achieved.
One Day Detox Intensive
Conditions: at the beginning and end of any detox program, before an important event (wedding), to prepare for surgery, to begin any life change, at change of season.
At what point: Allow one day after your intensive for rest and adjustment.
How long: 7 hours.
Reiki
Conditions: any conditions that have an emotional component, pain syndromes, psychological issues, poor healing.
At what point: can be done at any point, even immediately after surgery.
How long: sessions should be done as needed, but generally weekly until symptoms abate.
Scar Tissue Massage
Conditions: scar, post-surgery, cesarean section, post-injury, chronic structural pain.
At what point: should be done after 48 hours after incident, but not until pain levels are low. Can be done on old scars as well.
How long: Generally 2 sessions are sufficient with adjunctive treatments done concurrently.
Seventh Day Perfect Cleanse
Conditions: weight loss, cellulite, fatigue, ritual cleansing.
At what point: can be done anytime.
How long: 7 days.
Swedish Massage
Conditions: poor circulation, pain syndromes, swelling, lack of range of motion, stress, muscle pain, nerve pain, chronic muscle tension, strains, sprains, immune deficiency.
At what point: anytime, all the time!
How long: Optimal use is weekly for maximum benefits.
Trace Mineral Hair Analysis
Conditions: mineral imbalance, metabolic disturbances, heavy metal toxicity, nutritional imbalance, to begin any nutritional or dietary program.
At what point: Cannot be done within six weeks of chemical processing. Hair must not be washed or have any product for three days prior to testing. If head hair is not available then pubic hair can be used.
How long: Gives a picture of mineral levels in body tissue from 3-5 weeks prior to test, based on heair growth. Can be done twice each year.
Visceral Manipulation
Conditions: after organ or tissue removal, Cesarean section, scar tissue, chronic miscarriage, ovarian issues, PMS, asthma and breathing disorders, bile duct insufficiency, digestive issues, constipation, splenic weakness, before colonoscopies and other tests, bladder weakness.
At what point: Not recommended during menstruation or directly after surgery.
How long: Depending on how long it takes for your body to maintain the shift, often 1 - 2 sessions is sufficient.
