Healing Philosophy
To promote whole body wellness and create a safe space for patients to heal.
We do so through three core areas:
We provide a variety of lab tests and analyses, so you understand exactly what’s going on in your body.
From acupuncture to cupping, we rely on 3000 year old techniques to heal the body and mind.
Our dietary support is designed to help you create healthy habits, with herbs and supplements that fit your needs.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
How Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) works
TCM is an ancient Eastern method of diagnosing, treating, and preventing illness. By using a combination of acupuncture, herbology, cupping, and more, we provide patients with relief — from anxiety and depression to acute injury and chronic pain.
TCM is based on the concept of harnessing qi (pronounced ‘chee’) or vital energy to prevent illnesses. Qi flows through energy pathways or meridians that are distributed throughout the body. These energy pathways are like free-flowing rivers carrying nutrients, body fluids, and qi to vital organs, glands, tissues, and muscles of the body. Since qi naturally flows freely, any disruption can be corrected by rebalancing the person’s energy. This can be achieved through TCM modalities and lifestyle changes.
Treatment is personalized and unique to your symptoms. At Healing Circle Community Acupuncture, we listen to our patient’s concerns and guide them through three primary steps of care:
Remedial Care
Treatment is focused on your most immediate concerns and alleviates pain and discomfort to give you relief as quickly as possible. If you’re suffering from an acute condition (ie. sprain/strain), you’ll start with frequent visits close together. This will allow your body to react more quickly to the treatment and provide relief.
Maintenance Care
As the pain subsides, treatments become less frequent. The focus shifts to empowering you to make positive choices about your health. As you begin to heal, and you see improvement in your daily life, your visits will become less frequent. Treatment sessions will continue to help you manage your healing process.
Wellness Care
After your initial concerns are addressed, the support doesn’t end. We’ll continue to help on an as-needed basis to keep your body and mind healthy, and to prevent regression.