Understanding the Five Elements
I remember when I first learned about the five elements or the five phases, I compared it to the Vedic/Greek elements that I had learned....
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Donald Hughes, LAc
Donald Hughes studied Acupuncture at the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences, Oakland, California. He has been treating the Bay Area community since 2007 as a massage therapist and as an acupuncturist since 2013. He has also practiced the martial arts and qi gong for twenty years. He specializes in Chinese medical massage and classical herbal internal medicine. Donald Hughes has a pragmatic and eclectic style and a breadth of knowledge to bring you relaxation and relief.
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True medicine brings you back to center.
Chinese medicine works by rebalancing your energy and organ functionality to promote vitality, vibrancy, and good spirit.
Healing Modalities
Acupuncture, Moxibustion, and Cupping
Acupuncture works by opening blockages in the energetic channels of the fascia. When properly done, acupuncture creates a relaxing alpha brain-wave state and can treat many ailments, from aches and pains to emotional issues.
Moxibustion warms the channels relieving digestive issues, cold, and fatigue.
Cupping uses suction to pull toxins out of the skin and muscular layers.
Chinese Classical Herbology and Internal Medicine Diagnosis
Classical Chinese herbs are unique in that the results come from the combinations and dosages to effectively treat mild and even serious conditions, such as allergies, colds and flus, digestive issues, dizziness, menstrual issues, emotional issues, and nerve issues.
Remote sessions offered.
Chinese Medical Massage and Energy Work
Tui Na, meaning to push and grasp, is an ancient form of massage that emphasizes flow throughout the body using various hand forms and passive stretching that will leave you feeling energized and centered.
Sessions are usually done clothes on. Oil massage is available upon request.
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