Discover Acupuncture & Eastern Medicine in Millcreek
Traditional East Asian Medicine (TEAM) sometimes referred to as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has survived the test of time because for thousands of years patients report:
Relaxation. Stress Relief. Reduction or Elimination of Pain. Lower Inflammation. Hormonal Balance. Improved Fertility. Improved Appearance due to Radiant Skin and a Calmer State of Being. Improved Sense of Well-Being & an Elevated Mood.
There are “Five Branches” in Traditional Chinese (East Asian) Medicine
Acupuncture - There are many styles of Acupuncture. Alessandra is trained in the following: TCM, Master Tung, Electro-Acupuncture, Japanese, Orthopedic and Cosmetic. There are other “schools” of Acupuncture like The Balance Method and Five Elements, which Alessandra does not practice.. TCM and Orthopedic training include “Dry Needling,” which only accounts for a small percentage of a Licensed Acupuncturist’s training. A licensed Acupuncturist has over 600 clinical hours of study and mentorship. A PT performing dry needling has approximately 12 hours of training.
Herbal Formulations - Internal and Topical applications of ancient formulations that have been used for hundreds of years to restore health and balance
Massage - Tui Na & Shiatsu
Energetics - Meditation & Qi Gong
Dietary Medicine / Nutrition - East Asian Medicine’s approach to diet and nutrition is different than our Western ideas. One foundational understanding is “The Five Flavors” with each flavor of food indicating a health benefit: Bitter Foods are draining and drying, Salty nourishes Yin and is cooling, Sweet is Yang / warming & tonic, Sour is astringent and creates fluids, Spicy or Acrid loosens, disperses and influences sweat.
Hello. I offer Telehealth consultations to discover if Acupuncture & Herbs can benefit your condition.
Convenient online booking allows you to choose a time that suits you. You will receive an intake form so that Alessandra can do a full assessment of your health history.
Soma Sage & Soul is a “shoeless” environment so that we do not track external energies (and dirt) into our sacred healing space.
