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We are registered massage and acupuncturist and have many years experiences, good at relaxation, deep tissue massage. We also can do back walking, reflection feet massage. We have a good reputation in the local community. Herb is our business too. All our work is about how to relief your pain and distress.

Leg pain can occur anywhere from the hip down to the heel, and can come in many forms, such as pain that is constant versus intermittent, pain that develops suddenly versus gradually, or pain that affects the entire leg versus a certain area such as the knee or shin. The quality of the pain can also range, from dull and aching to tingling or sharp and stabbing.

Most often leg pain is caused by damage to a bone, muscle, ligament or tendon. However, leg pain doesn’t always originate in your leg, spinal problems or injuries can cause pain to radiate into the leg from the lower back, such as with sciatica. Other conditions can also cause leg pain such as infections; vascular disorders including blood clots or varicose veins; and narrowed arteries that can reduce blood flow to the legs and cause pain with exercise.

In Asian medicine pain is typically due to an obstruction of the flow of qi (energy) and blood throughout the body’s meridians or channels. Often the reason for this is an invasion of the body by “external evils”: wind, cold, dampness and heat. External evils are basically terms for the various ways that our environment affects our health- a good example of this is during the winter season when we are more prone to catching “cold”. In the case of pain, an external invasion will affect the muscles, bones, tendons and joints, and will present symptoms of either aching pain, heaviness, numbness, lack of mobility, or swelling and redness.

Each type of invasion presents symptoms according to the characteristics of its nature. A wind-pattern will cause leg pain which moves throughout various locations in the leg for short periods of time. Cold-pattern will have symptoms of severe pain in the leg or leg joints in a fixed location, as well as a cold sensation, pain decreasing with application of heat and increasing with exposure to cold, and a lack of mobility in the leg. Dampness-pattern pain will have symptoms of heaviness and aching in the leg or the leg joints, swelling, numbness, pain in a fixed location, and an increase in the pain during rainy or overcast weather. Heat-pattern pain will also have severe pain as with cold-pattern, but will show symptoms of heat, redness and swelling in the area of pain, lack of mobility in the leg and general body symptoms of feverishness, thirst, and irritability.

Because qi-energy and blood circulate through the body to allow it to function properly and to heal when injured, any time the flow is blocked (such as with external invasions), problems inevitably develop. This is especially true when the blockage occurs in an area of the body that we constantly rely on, such as our legs. If we continue to make our regular demands on our legs, over time these demands will deplete and weaken the area, leading to pain, weakness, or injury.

With acupuncture we can remove these blockages to allow full circulation of qi-energy and blood to the legs. By determining the cause of the pain, we can cater treatment to the specific problem of each individual. A person may also have internal imbalances or weaknesses that make him or her particularly prone to a leg injury of some sort. By looking at each person’s individual health, we can not only resolve the pain and weakness that is being experienced, but we can also strengthen the body so that it is functioning in better health and less prone to a repeat injury or pain problem in the future.

what is a blooming tea?
Blooming tea is a category of special hand woven Chinese tea with flowers that unbelievably “blooms” in your cup right before your eyes! It is a beautiful and luxurious tea drinking experience fit for royalty.

We have different blooming tea, such as Strawberry Sweet Heart, Blueberry Fairy, Eye Of Dragon (Vanilla Flavor), Jasmine Lily Towe, Honey Peach Blossom, Passionfruit Potion, Lychee and Sunflower Bouquet, and will come more, including green tea, healthy tea, etc.

preparation:
Place one tea ball in a clear glass tea pot or tea mug. Bring the water to a full boil & pour it into the glass teapot or mug with blooming tea. Steep until the tea ball will bloom in yourteapot (takes 5-8 min). Pour all the tea into cups. Each tea ball can be re-steeped 2-3 additional times after initial steeping.

what is cupping?
Cupping is a type of alternative therapy that originated in China. It involves placing cups on the skin to create suction. The suction may facilitate healing with blood flow.

Cupping increases blood circulation to the area where the cups are placed. This may relieve muscle tension, which can improve overall blood flow and promote cell repair. It may also help form new connective tissues and create new blood vessels in the tissue.

People use cupping to complement their care for a host of issues and conditions.

what should i expect during a cupping treatment?
During a cupping treatment, a cup is placed on the skin and then heated or suctioned onto the skin. The cup is often heated with fire using alcohol, herbs, or paper that’s placed directly into the cup. The fire source is removed, and the heated cup is placed with the open side directly on your skin.

When the hot cup is placed on your skin, the air inside the cup cools and creates a vacuum that draws the skin and muscle upward into the cup. Your skin may turn red as the blood vessels respond to the change in pressure.

After the cups are removed, the practitioner may cover the previously cupped areas with ointment and bandages. This helps prevent infection. Any mild bruising or other marks usually go away within 10 days of the session.

what conditions can cupping treat?
Cupping has been used to treat a wide variety of conditions. It may be particularly effective at easing conditions that create muscle aches and pains.

Since the cups can also be applied to major acupressure points, the practice is possibly effective at treating digestive issues, skin issues, and other conditions commonly treated with acupressure.

side effects
There aren’t many side effects associated with cupping. The side effects you may experience will typically occur during your treatment or immediately after.

Cupping therapy isn’t recommended for everyone. Extra caution should be taken for the following groups:

• Children. Children under 4 years old shouldn’t receive cupping therapy. Older children should only be treated for very short periods.

• Seniors. Our skin becomes more fragile as we age. Any medication you may be taking might have an effect as well.

• Pregnant people. Avoid cupping the abdomen and lower back.

• Those who are currently menstruating.

Don’t use cupping if you use blood-thinning medication. Also avoid cupping if you have:

• a sunburn

• a wound

• a skin ulcer

• experienced recent trauma

• an internal organ disorder

what is guasha?
Gua sha is a natural, alternative therapy that involves scraping your skin with a massage tool to improve your circulation. This ancient Chinese healing technique may offer a unique approach to better health, addressing issues like chronic pain.

Gua sha is intended to address stagnant energy, called chi, in the body that practitioners believe may be responsible for inflammation. Inflammation is the underlying cause of several conditions associated with chronic pain. Rubbing the skin’s surface is thought to help break up this energy, reduce inflammation, and promote healing.

Gua sha is generally performed on a person’s back, buttocks, neck, arms, and legs. A gentle version of it is even used on the face as a facial technique. Your technician may apply mild pressure, and gradually increase intensity to determine how much force you can handle.

what are the benefits of gua sha?
Gua sha may reduce inflammation, so it’s often used to treat ailments that cause chronic pain, such as arthritis and fibromyalgia, as well as those that trigger muscle and joint pain.

gua sha may also relieve symptoms of other conditions:
Neck pain
Tourette syndrome
Perimenopausal syndrome
Neck pain
Tourette syndrome
Perimenopausal syndrome
does gua sha have side effects?
As a natural healing remedy, gua sha is safe. It’s not supposed to be painful, but the procedure may change the appearance of your skin. Because it involves rubbing or scraping skin with a massage tool, tiny blood vessels known as capillaries near the surface of your skin can burst. This can result in skin bruising and minor bleeding. Bruising usually disappears within a couple of days.

Some people also experience temporary indentation of their skin after a gua sha treatment.

Avoid this technique if you’ve had any surgery in the last six weeks.

People who are taking blood thinners or have clotting disorders aren’t good candidates for gua sha.

what is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medicine-based approach to treating a variety of conditions by triggering specific points on the skin with needles. Paul Kempisty, licensed acupuncturist with a MS in traditional Oriental medicine, explains, “[Acupuncture is] a minimally invasive method to stimulate nerve-rich areas of the skin surface in order to influence tissues, gland, organs, and various functions of the body.”

“Each acupuncture needle produces a tiny injury at the insertion site, and although it’s slight enough to cause little to no discomfort, it’s enough of a signal to let the body know it needs to respond,” Kempisty says. “This response involves stimulation of the immune system, promoting circulation to the area, wound healing, and pain modulation.” Contemporary research on acupuncture relies mainly on this theory.

what is tuina massage?
Tuina or tui-na (pronounced twee-nah) massage originated in ancient China and is believed to be the oldest system of bodywork. It’s one of the four main branches of traditional Chinese medicine, along with acupuncture, qi gong, and Chinese herbal medicine.

It’s based on the theory that imbalances of qi, which is the body’s vital life force or energy, can cause blockages or imbalances that lead to symptoms such as pain and illness.

Tuina massage stimulates the flow of qi to promote balance and harmony within the body using many of the same principles of acupuncture.

It’s similar to acupuncture in the way it targets specific acupoints, but practitioners use fingers instead of needles to apply pressure to stimulate these points. Tuina massage is often used in combination with acupuncture.

what are its benefits:
Tuina massage can be used to treat specific health concerns or areas in the body. Since tuina massage is considered to be an alternative treatment, it’s essential that you talk to your doctor before using it to treat any medical condition.

Boosts blood circulation

Relieves low back pain
Treats depression

Promotes healthy lactation

Treats osteoarthritis

Eases carpal tunnel syndrome

Treats musculoskeletal disorders

Benefits foot issues from diabetes

Improves quality of life in cancer patients

what is ashiatsu massage?
Ashiatsu is a barefoot massage technique using deep strokes from the massage therapists’ feet. It is a western version of an ancient form of bodywork, with roots dating back thousands of years from cultures across Asia, India, Africa and the Pacific Rim.

how can shiatsu benefit your health and wellbeing?
Shiatsu is a non-invasive therapy that may help reduce stress and contribute to overall wellbeing. Proponents believe that it has both preventative and remedial effects.

Shiatsu can be used in the treatment of a wide range of internal, musculoskeletal, and emotional conditions. It is thought to reduce muscle stiffness, stimulate the skin, aid digestion, and influence the nervous system. Shiatsu is used to treat a wide range of chronic conditions, such as headaches, PMS, digestive disorders, fatigue, insomnia, fibromyalgia, stress, anxiety, and muskuloskeletal pain, including low back, neck, and joint pain.

The effect may be stimulating and invigorating or calming and sedative, depending on the goal of the session.

Berta fish in the clinic