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Acupuncture and More

 
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ACUPUNCTURE

 
The cost of your treatments is dependent on your insurance carrier. Call our office in order to determine your out of pocket cost.
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Therapeutic Massage

 

Therapeutic Massage is manual manipulation of soft body tissues including skin, muscle, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments from light stroking to deep pressure to enhance a person’s health and well-being. According to Mayo Clinic, “Massage is generally considered part of complementary and integrative medicine. It’s increasingly being offered along with standard treatment for a wide range of medical conditions and situations.” (Mayo Clinic.org) Studies also shows therapeutic massage may helps including but not limited to

  • Anxiety
  • Digestive disorders
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Headaches
  • Insomnia related to stress
  • Myofascial pain syndrome
  • Soft tissue strains or injuries
  • Sports injuries
  • Temporomandibular joint pain

Traditional Chinese Style Massage Therapy

Ancient Chinese experts and practitioners believe that energy in the body has to flow continuously to help an individual to relieve stress and prevent diseases. There are two kinds of traditional Chinese massage: the “Tui na” and the “Zhi Ya.” The techniques between the two differ, but people will experience renewed strength and vigor after a session lasting at least 30 minutes. Traditional Chinese massage therapy has become widely used around the globe.

Tui na involves stretching, kneading and pushing the muscles, while Zhi Ya involves pressing and pinching acupressure points to relieve stress and pain. Each technique is based on therapeutic principles with relative effects such as stimulating the body to release more hormones, regulating blood flow or boosting energy or recovery.

Chinese massage therapy provides pain relief from sore and injured muscles. The techniques improve blood flow to areas, which facilitates health and gets rid of lactic acid buildup. The techniques also help produce a calm and relaxing mood. It is a great way for people to rejuvenate and soothe themselves psychologically from stress. Regular massage sessions boost immunity and prevent the body from developing degenerative diseases, which usually involve the muscles, internal organs and bones. According to a study published in the “Archives of Disease in Childhood” in 2012, patients showed significant improvements in their conditions after application of such techniques.

Chinese Herbs

 

Chinese Herbal Medicine has a rich 4,000+ year history and tradition. It is a living art and science, which has continued to evolve and refine through time. Herbs are prescribed according to your specific needs and the exact nature of the imbalances underlying your complaints. It is for this reason that a detailed health assessment is necessary. Our practitioners are trained to carefully create each formula, using the specific herbs needed in just the right proportions. formulas can contain anywhere from 3 to as many as 15 or more individual herbs, combined to strengthen some aspects of the formula and down play others.

1. What are the benefits of Chinese Herbal Medicine?

There are many advantages to using custom Chinese Herbal Formulas. If two of patients come to us with insomnia for example, one may be experiences high levels of stress in the workplace and the other may be transitioning through menopause. In Western medicine they both may be prescribed the same drug, to help them sleep. While the medicine works to sedate, it does not necessarily address the underlying reasons for the insomnia.

“Our Herbal formulas include a specific combination of herbs designed to address the underlying imbalances which are a unique part of individual circumstances.”

2. How is Chinese Herbal Medicine Used?

After a thorough evaluation and consultation, your practitioner may recommend an herbal formula as part of your course of treatment. All 3 of our Acupuncturists have had extensive training and experience using Chinese Herbal medicine to successfully treat their patient’s discomforts. Custom formulas are created using The Lotus Center’s on-site Chinese Herbal Pharmacy containing nearly 250 individual herbs…one of the largest in Michigan. During the course of your treatment program, your formula can be subtly adjusted as your condition or circumstances change.

3. Safety

When crafted by a trained professional, Chinese herbal formulas are safe and can be quite effective. Side effects are extremely rare when taken as prescribed. In fact, the most commonly used formulas have been used successfully for thousands of years. We only work with the highest quality Chinese herbs that have been tested to be free of contaminants and heavy metals. Our supplier- Spring Wind Herbs is known to have the most rigorous pesticide testing program in the industry. We recommend herbs to many of our patients because they can increase the effectiveness of acupuncture treatments and decrease required treatment time.

4. What conditions can Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs treat?

Both the National Institutes for Health and The World Health Organization recognize Traditional Chinese Medicine’s ability to treat over 43 commonly encountered clinical disorders.

In our practice we have found Chinese Herbs to be quite effective when treating the following conditions:

  • Pain and Injuries: Most form of pain including: lower back, neck, joint pain, arthritis, sciatica, sports/auto injuries, tennis elbow, tendonitis, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel, pre and post surgical support and recovery, sensory distortions like tingling and numbness, etc.
  • Headache and migraines
  • Metabolism Disorders: Overweight, underweight, diabetes, thyroid issues, chronic fatigue
  • Mental Health: Stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia
  • Addiction: Smoking, Alcohol, Drugs
  • Fertility care: Supporting natural fertility, Support to IVF/IUI, chronic miscarriage, high FSH, tube blockage, impotence, low sperm count, low motility
  • Digestive Problems: Acid reflux, heartburn, GURD, irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion, chronic stomach pain, nausea, Crones disease, constipation, diarrhea
  • Respiratory Conditions: Allergies, asthma, sinusitis, colds, chronic cough, bronchitis, shortness of breath, COPD
  • Cancer Support: Side effects of Chemo/Radio therapy, immunodeficiency, postsurgury care
  • Skin Diseases: Hives, eczema, acne
  • Cardiovascular Health: Hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke
  • MISC.: MS, paralysis, stroke, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), eye diseases, Detoxification, peripheral neuropathy- tingling or numbness.
  • Children: ADHD, bedwetting, autism, delayed development
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Gua Sha therapy

 

According to traditional Chinese medicine, qi or chi is energy that flows through the body. Many people believe that a person’s qi must be balanced and flowing freely to ensure their health and wellbeing.

People also believe that qi can become blocked, causing pain or tension in the muscles and joints. Gua sha aims to move this blocked energy to relieve aches or stiffness.

Traditional East Asian medicine also views blood stasis or stagnation as a cause of pain and illness. Another aim of gua sha is to move pooled or stagnated blood to relieve symptom.

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Whether you are suffering from arthritis pain, headaches, fatigue, depression, or even tumors, Dr. Ma Acupuncture Centre is the tried and tested provider of Chinese medicinal techniques that yield the desired results with the use of safe and proven effective solutions.

Here at Dr. Ma Acupuncture Centre, we are passionate about helping people feel better as they get healthier. We customize our acupuncture, Chinese Massage, and Gua Sha Therapy services to each individual’s precise needs. This means that you get the exact solution for your unique health issues every time.

So if you are in Ellicott City and are in search of the trusted specialist in acupuncture and Chinese Massage Ellicott City MD folks rely on, there is only one name to keep in mind – Dr. Ma Acupuncture Centre!

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