Traditional acupuncture is based on patterns of nature which support and encourage the healthy expression of one’s physical well being and outlook on life. Vital energy, called ch’i, flows through the body in channels or meridians which support specific functions of physical, emotional and mental well being. In order to assess your needs, a traditional acupuncturist will ask a wide array of questions related to your symptoms, lifestyle, emotions and history. He or she will request to do an appropriate physical examination relevant to your concerns, read your pulse, and possibly examine your tongue for signs that help hone their approach to treatment. These symptoms are viewed in relationship to the totality of your life and medical history in order to explore the root cause of a condition or illness. The practitioner will then gently insert a few hair thin needles along the channels where chi is accessed and let you rest 20-30 minutes. Pulses will usually be read again after resting, thus completing your session. Typically, you will meet again in approximately one week to review your response to treatment and to continue establishing a new, healthier pattern. Initially, 4-6 treatments are suggested to assure the likelihood of a beneficial outcome. If we are so fortunate as to successfully alleviate symptoms and concerns, it is suggested that treatments continue seasonally thereafter, replicating the preventive approach to wellness as practiced in ancient China.

According to the World Health Organization, the National Institutes for Health, and clinical experience, Acupuncture is useful in the treatment of:

According to the International Association of Yoga Therapists, “Yoga Therapy is the process of empowering individuals to progress toward improved health and well-being through the application of the philosophy and practice of Yoga.” The literal translation of “Yoga” from Sanskrit is the union of the individual with the Divine. From the moral precepts of “ahimsa” or non-harming, to the culmination in “Samadhi” or bliss, the focus is on the whole person.

Physical benefits include increased flexibility, strength, balance, coordination and circulation, decreased pain, and increased function. Emotional and spiritual benefits include decreased stress, increased self-esteem, focus, confidence and self-awareness, and connection with nature. Attending yoga classes and committing to a personal practice brings about a deeper level of awareness and transformation. Yoga practice can be modified so each student progresses at his/ her own level, regardless of health conditions and challenges.

Zero Balancing©  is your pathway to increased stamina, higher vitality, improved posture, relief of pain, eased cravings, and greater mental and emotional clarity.  Zero Balancing© gently and powerfully balances your life energy with acupressure to your musculoskeletal structure. While you lie face up and fully clothed, your Zero Balancer© uses gentle stretches or stable finger pressure in patterns called "fulcrums" which release tensions held in your bones, joints, tendons, ligaments and muscles. You leave the session feeling both relaxed and energized.

Zero Balancing offers many powerful benefits to people of all ages. Some reasons to seek regular Zero Balancing sessions include:

• Increased feelings of health, well-being and vitality
• Released stress and improved flow of energy in our bodies to boost our body's natural energy
• Reduced pain and discomfort with the opening of the body's natural shock absorbers
• Enhanced stability, balance, alignment, organization and freedom in movement
• Amplified sense of connection, expansiveness, peace, contentment and happiness
• Released mental, emotional and physical tension through the release of tissue-held memory and tension patterns
• Support through transitions and transformations with positive changes in behavior or attitude and decreased resistance to change
• Improved quality of life and increased capacity for enjoyment
• Better ability to handle daily pressures with joy and satisfaction in both personal and work relationships