How I Work
I use a variety of modalities in my practice embodying the concept of Japanese medicine. The most obvious would be the use of acupuncture needles. True to the traditional Japanese style, I use exceptionally fine needles. My approach to acupuncture is very hands on, meaning I use my hands to palpate the body in search of the most effective point to use.
Other common practices I use are Myofascial Bodywork, Teishin, Dashin and Moxibustion.
Additional Modalities
Myofascial Bodywork
Unburdening the connective tissue of the body is deep work that allows for liberated movement and improved physical function as a whole. I consider acupuncture a form of bodywork and bodywork a form of acupuncture. Myofascial release is the method I often use to coax the body into a better functioning unit.
I also have a passion for working with scars. When a patient presents with a scar, I integrate much of what I learned from Sharon Wheeler into the session. Gentle but effective scar tissue work can make a world of difference with surgical scars (knee, abdominal, C-section, etc.) or a battle scar from a sports injury or accident.
Teishin & Daishin
A tool known as a Teishin can be used to have an effect on the fascia and acupuncture points without puncturing the skin. Thanks to Takahiro Funamizu, the effectiveness of Teishin practice is becoming more widely recognized.
Dashin is a technique developed by a Buddhist monk in the 1300’s and is used solely on the abdomen. It is a gentle, effective way to treat disharmony in the abdomen.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion (Moxa) is a practice where we burn an herb on top of a protective cream over an acupuncture point. It is a fantastic tool in Japanese acupuncture that can have both a medicinal and relaxation effect.