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Acupuncture, a key therapy within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), uses the precise placement of fine needles to support the body’s natural healing processes, promote circulation, and help relieve pain and inflammation. It can be used to support a wide range of physical and psychological concerns.

How Acupuncture Works in TCM

In TCM, the body’s energetic system includes meridians, also referred to as channels through which vital energy known as Qi flows. Health concerns may arise when the flow of Qi becomes disrupted or imbalanced. Acupuncture uses specific points and point combinations to help regulate this flow and support the body’s overall balance.

Traditional Roots, Modern Understanding

Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and integrated with modern, evidence-based science and research, acupuncture offers personalized care based on each individual’s needs. From a biomedical perspective, acupuncture may stimulate the nervous system and the release of endorphins and other natural chemicals that can help relieve pain, influence mood, and support overall well-being.

What to Expect During Treatment 

Most patients find acupuncture relaxing, with sensations such as warmth, tingling, heaviness, or a light electric feeling. Though relief is often felt after just one treatment session, a long-lasting and effective treatment plan typically starts with 2–3 sessions per week, gradually tapering to once weekly, then every two weeks, and eventually monthly as symptoms improve. Continued treatments support long-term health through life’s natural ebbs and flows. 

Auricular acupuncture is a specialized style of acupuncture that focuses solely on points located on the ear. The ear is considered a microsystem of the entire body, meaning specific points correspond to different organs, systems, and functions. By gently placing small needles at these points, this treatment can support nervous system regulation, reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep, and support emotional and physical well-being. 

Cupping therapy is an ancient Chinese medicine modality that uses suction to gently lift the skin and underlying tissues. Fire cupping creates suction by briefly heating the air inside glass cups, while non-fire cupping uses a manual suction pump to create negative pressure. Both methods draw blood and lymph toward the surface of the skin and may help improve circulation, release muscle tension, reduce discomfort, calm the nervous system, support lymphatic activity, and promote healing. From a Chinese medicine perspective, cupping also helps unblock meridians and support the free flow of Qi and blood. 

Both methods may leave temporary circular marks on the skin, known as sha. These marks are not bruises, but a normal response to the therapy and an indication of its effects. They typically fade within a few days to a week. 

Ear seeds are small, natural seeds, typically vaccaria, placed on specific acupuncture points on the ear using a gentle, bandage-like adhesive. They provide continuous, subtle stimulation to support the body’s natural balance, helping to reduce stress, relieve pain, promote overall well-being, and alleviate symptoms of various health conditions. Ear seeds are a non-invasive extension of acupuncture that can be worn for a few days to enhance the effects of treatment between sessions. This option is especially helpful for those who are needle-sensitive or new to acupuncture. .

Chinese herbal medicine is an important pillar of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), using natural ingredients to create formulas tailored to each patient’s specific pattern and diagnosis. Dr. Paige sources herbal formulas from trusted suppliers recognized for their quality, sustainability, and effectiveness. To ensure patients receive the most appropriate and fresh formulas, herbs are typically ordered as needed rather than maintaining a large on-site inventory. When appropriate, formulas can be shipped directly to patients for convenience and continuity of care. Herbs are commonly provided in powder or capsule form and are often used alongside acupuncture and other therapies to support and enhance treatment outcomes. 

A gentle heat therapy using the medicinal herb mugwort, placed on acupuncture needles or burned near the skin to warm and move Qi and blood. Patients can expect a soothing, relaxing warmth during treatment.

A scraping technique that uses a smooth-edged tool, often made from jade or rose quartz. It involves firm, long strokes that stimulate blood flow and promote the movement of Qi. Like cupping, gua sha can produce temporary marks called sha—red or purple streaks or patches—that typically fade within a few days or a week. 

 A needle-free technique that applies gentle to firm pressure on specific acupuncture points to relieve tension, improve circulation, and encourage the smooth flow of Qi and blood. 

Chinese manual therapy that uses kneading, pressing, and stretching techniques along the meridians and acupuncture points, performed in short, targeted sessions to promote energy flow and relieve tension.