PERSONALIZED NATURAL MEDICINE FOR A VIBRANT YOU
Traditional Acupuncture
Acupuncture Diagnosis and Treatment
Acupuncture is one branch of Oriental Medicine. An acupuncture treatment starts with a consultation between the doctor and the patient. From interviewing, observing & taking the patients pulse, the practitioner is able to gather specific information in order to determine the diagnosis. The quality of the diagnosis is key in establishing a treatment plan for the patient. A treatment plan consists in one or a series of acupuncture sessions aimed at correcting imbalances identified in the diagnosis. As the patient improves, the diagnosis changes and the treatments are adjusted to reflect the patient’s progress.
As long as energy flows freely and harmoniously, health is maintained.
The Acupuncture Session
The acupuncture treatment itself consists of the insertion of tiny thread-like needles into points along pathways of energy called “meridians”. This facilitates the movement of energy or “qi” (pronounced ‘chee’). As long as energy flows freely and harmoniously, health is maintained. Stimulation of acupuncture points can help regulate energy by supplementing what is deficient and dispersing what is blocked or stagnant.
During the treatment, most patients experience a sense of deep relaxation and well-being. Only pre-sterilized and individually packaged disposable needles are used. A treatment lasts between 30 minutes and one hour. When appropriate, herbs are prescribed to consolidate and sustain the benefits of the acupuncture treatment.
Acupuncture is compatible with other health care systems, including allopathic medicine. It is important to discuss any concurrent treatment and medicines used with the other doctor(s) so that herb-drug compatibility may be assessed. Input and on-going discussion with other health care practitioners used by the patient is highly encouraged for increased effectiveness.
Traditional Oriental Medicine
addresses these conditions effectively.
Musculoskeletal Problems
Pain Relief
Back pain, Injuries
Hip pain, Sciatica
Arthritis, Tendinitis
Headaches
Muscle Pain, Fibromyalgia
Neck Pain
Sports Medicine
Injuries
Optimum Performance
Women’s Health
Menstrual Disorders Disorders of Menopause Postpartum Disorders Infertility Fibroids Bleeding Disorders
Internal Medicine
Respiratory Disorders (Asthma, Allergies, Flu, Colds)
Nervous System Disorders Hormonal Disorders Immune System Disorder
Urinary Disorders Hypertension
Skin Disorder
Preventative Health Care
Particularly effective for allergies, immune system enhancement, health maintenance and performance enhancement
Quality of Life
Stress Management
Fatigue
Insomnia
Anxiety
Irritability, Mood Swings
Depression
Anger
Stop Smoking
Weight Management
Adjunct Therapy to Cancer Therapy
Modalities used at Willow Clinic
MOXIBUSTION - Moxibustion is a traditional acupuncture modality that uses the gentle heat of burning mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) near or on acupuncture points to warm the channels, strengthen qi and blood, dispel cold and dampness, and support overall vitality, often used for pain, digestive weakness, gynecological conditions, immune support, and constitutional deficiencies.
CUPPING - Cupping therapy is an adjunct modality used in acupuncture that applies suction to the skin using glass, silicone, or plastic cups to increase local circulation, release muscle tension, move stagnant qi and blood, draw out pathogenic factors, and support pain relief, detoxification, and recovery, commonly used for musculoskeletal pain, stress, respiratory conditions, and fatigue.
GUA SHA - Gua sha is a traditional acupuncture modality that uses a smooth-edged tool to gently scrape the skin along meridians or affected areas to stimulate circulation, release muscle tension, reduce inflammation, move stagnant qi and blood, and support pain relief, immune function, and overall healing.
BEMER - (BioElectroMagneticEnergyRebalancing) This method does not use needles.
Healthy microcirculation is vital to optimal health. Improving healthy microcirculation, through the targeted stimulation of vasomotion, is the primary goal of BEMER to support muscular health and optimize performance.*
BEMER devices use a pulsed electromagnetic field – abbreviated as PEMF – to deliver a patented therapeutic signal. The BEMER signal helps improve the impaired pumping movements of small and very small vessels to promote needs-based distribution of blood throughout the muscles.*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration or Health Canada. This device is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
MPS (Microcurrent Point Stimulation)
Microcurrent Neurostimulation with MPS (Microcurrent Point Stimulation) therapy for Pain and Stress management .
This is only a partial list of the health problems that are successfully treated with Traditional Oriental Medicine. If you have any questions or concerns about your symptoms or diagnosis, please feel free to contact us. Willow Clinic is looking forward to providing you with the very best of care.
“From start to finish, working with Dr. Colonna was pleasant and stress free. She was incredibily skillful in both diagnosis and treatment.”
- Elizabeth S.