Acupuncture | Traditional Chinese Medicine | 5 Element Theory
Aime is skilled in both Five Element Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Five Element Acupuncture focuses on balancing emotions and spirit, while TCM aims to harmonize patterns of disharmony. Both methods work to relieve pain and restore balance in body, mind, and heart by regulating the flow of energy or “Qi.”
In your first session, Aime provides a differential diagnosis and relief from ailments, addressing the root cause rather than just symptoms. She uses your Health History, Pulse Diagnosis, and Tongue Diagnosis to create a personalized healing plan. Aime believes in guiding patients on their healing journey, akin to a gardener setting the right conditions for a plant to grow naturally.
Acupuncture in general involves stimulating specific points on the body, usually with fine, sterile "needles"—which Aime prefers to call "Healing Whiskers" for their delicate nature. Her gentle and relaxing technique often leaves patients feeling soothed. Aime’s background in Bodywork and Yoga, combined with techniques like Shiatsu, Tui Na Massage, Gua Sha, and moxibustion, further enhances her treatments. All acupuncture is performed with single-use, sterile, disposable needles.
More About Acupuncture
Acupuncturists see each person as a holistic, interconnected being. Acupuncture taps into the body’s self-healing power and works as both a healing and preventative medicine. It’s also great for boosting the immune system, supporting addiction recovery, and creating new patterns of behavior and ways of "being".
Aime serves and support people with:
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Addiction Management
- Allergies
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Autoimmune Disease
- Back Pain
- Cancer Care
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Diabetes
- Fibromyalgia
- Gynecology
- Headaches
- Hypertension
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Infertility
- Insomnia
- Menopause
- Psycho-emotional Issues
- Negative Effects of Stress
- Weight Loss/Gain
Among other ailments!
Want to get to the root of your issue? Call or book your session with Aime online today!
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Chinese Herbal Medicine
Herbal Consultations are only available after three acupuncture sessions. Herbal formula prices vary based on the tailored to you formula that Aime will formulate for you
Music Medicine
The Chinese character for "Music" transforms into "Medicine" with the addition of two upward-sprouting plants on top.
Traditional herbalism views plants as having their own vibrations, and Chinese Herbal Medicine complements acupuncture and more. Consider it for:
Consider Herbal Medicine for:
- Colds, flu, allergies, sinus infections, and nasal congestion not requiring antibiotics
- Dermatological issues unresponsive to Western Medicine or those seeking alternatives
- Gastrointestinal problems like reflux, GERD, IBS, or other digestive concerns
- Gynecological issues including PMS, heavy cycles, infertility, menopause symptoms, and morning sickness
- Anxiety, depression, and insomnia for those seeking alternative or supplemental support
- Conditions with unclear diagnoses, such as chronic fatigue syndrome or unexplained infertility
- Persistent symptoms unresponsive to other treatments
Chinese herbs have been used for over 3,000 years, offering a time-tested, gentle regulatory effect on the body. After three sessions with Aime, she may customize an herbal formula tailored to your specific needs. The benefit of this personalized approach is the ability to adjust the formula as your healing
progresses.