Vernon Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Similarly to acupuncture, herbal medicine and diet therapy are used to bring the body back into balance. By way of providing a physical substance to the body, which makes them particularly effective when the body lacks nourishment. Herbal medicine can be either prescribed as a single herb or a combination of herbs that have a synergistic effect when used together. Each herb or food has a specific energetic quality including thermogenic nature and organ it affects.

Uses suction to apply cups directly to the skin. This increases circulation of blood, lymph, qi and can temporarily increase metabolism to the area being cupped. It is particularly effective in reducing muscle pain and tension by introducing fresh blood and restoring tissue function and hydration. Although this is one of its main uses it can also be used to promote digestion, release toxins, and is commonly applied at the acute stage of colds.

This is a form of scraping the surface of the skin. Traditionally, a Chinese soup spoon was used, today specific tools have been designed. This scraping motion helps break up tissue adhesion, increases circulation and release excessive heat within the body. Often used for muscular pain, tension, fascia adhesion and scar tissue buildup.

A form of Chinese massage that includes stimulation of acupuncture points and local massage techniques to provide targeted relief. This type of massage is short and focused often only lasting 5-15 minutes depending on circumstances and treatment plan.