Chinese Medicine Practitioner in St. Francisville, LA​

Acupuncture is a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine that involves inserting fine, sterile, single-use stainless steel needles at defined points on the body known as acupoints. This stimulates the free flow of the body’s vital energy, known as Qi, in defined pathways known as meridians, thereby restoring harmony. When Qi stagnates, pain and other disharmonies result. Acupuncture treats both the symptoms and root cause of the disharmony.

Electroacupuncture is a technique that enhances the effects of traditional acupuncture.  It involves connecting two acupuncture needles with a small electric current, which causes the needles to gently vibrate.  This technique is useful for treating chronic diseases involving pain, as well as deficiency conditions such as muscle atrophy or weakness.

The NADA protocol is an auricular treatment in which 5 small acupuncture needles are inserted in each ear at set locations. The procedure is particularly suitable for those experiencing stress, trauma, addiction and sleep disorders.

Tui Na massage is another branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which is often used in combination with acupuncture. It uses the same principles of acupuncture to stimulate the free flow of Qi, but the practitioner uses fingers instead of needles to stimulate acupoints.

Cupping is a technique that uses small glass cups as suction devices on the skin. The cups can be left in place for about 10 minutes, or gently moved over the body (sliding cupping) with the aid of a lubricant such as massage oil. Cupping promotes healing by mobilizing blood flow. Sliding cupping is used to push toxins released from cells into the lymphatic system.

Gua sha is a technique used to treat chronic pain. It involves stroking the skin with a smooth-edged tool in order to produce raised red marks (sha), which identifies areas of Qi and Blood stagnation. Gua sha is normally used in conjunction with acupuncture or cupping, but by itself can improve blood circulation, as well as remove toxins.

Moxibustion involves the burning of a spongy herb, known as mugwort, close to the surface of the skin. By promoting healthy circulation of Qi and Blood in the meridians, this technique enhances the healing effects of acupuncture. It can be used to expel cold, relieve pain from osteoarthritis and painful menstruation, and treat fetal malposition. 

Turning a breech baby with moxibustion is best achieved when started at 33-34 weeks.  In this treatment, moxibustion is applied to an acupuncture point on the little toe, creating a warming sensation that stimulates the uterus.  In this clinic, the mother will receive moxibustion treatment, and also training on self-treatment at home.

Facial acupuncture involves inserting fine, sterile, single-use needles at defined points on the body and face to stimulate elastin and collagen in order to treat skin-wrinkling and sagging.  This treatment combines acupuncture with facial cupping and gua sha.