UNDERSTANDING OUR HEALING PRACTICES
What They Are + Why They Work
Explore the foundational practices that guide our approach to wellness. Through acupuncture, herbal medicine, gua sha, cupping, and light therapy, we address the root causes of imbalance, enhance overall vitality, and empower your body’s innate ability to heal.
WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?
The ancient art of Traditional Chinese Medicine encompasses Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine.
It is a comprehensive health system with a continuous clinical history dating back to approximately 3,000 years ago. Acupuncture is the insertion of extremely thin disposable needles, which go just beneath the surface of the skin. Herbal Medicine is the pure natural basis of pharmacology.
The philosophy of Chinese Medicine is based on the flow of "Qi" through 12 major meridians throughout your body. Qi can be thought of as vital life force - it is the energy moving through our bodies, which animates us. When Qi becomes blocked or stagnant, imbalances arise which may lead to disease.
WHAT IS CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE?
Traditional Chinese Medicine has one of the oldest and most complex understandings of herbal formulas in recorded history.
Danielle has combined her knowledge and use of Western herbs (those indigenous to North America) with Traditional Chinese Medicine by using the best of both traditions. She can determine the most effective and safest combination of herbal remedies.
Herbal medicine effectively treats acute disorders such as the common cold or flu, as well as chronic conditions, such as gynecological, autoimmune disorders, allergies, viral disorders, and chronic degenerative disease. Herbal formulas are individually formulated for each patient, based on their individual needs.
WHAT IS WESTERN HERBAL MEDICINE?
Western herbal medicine is the practice of herbs which are indigenous to North America.
Western herbal medicine is different from Chinese herbal medicine in that Western herbs are often used as single herbs, whether as a tea, infusion, tincture, or capsule form. These are herbs that very well may be growing in your backyard, as you may call weeds! This could be dandelion, violet, nettles, or mustard greens, just to name a few. Western herbal medicine is practiced from a different paradigm than Eastern herbal medicine. These herbs are also commonly used as a single herb and not necessarily always combined in a formula.
Herbs are taken as teas, which can be as simple as chamomile or red raspberry tea. An herbal infusion is a strong tea that steeps for hours. Herbs are also used in tincture form, powder, or capsule. There are also external applications of herbs such as herbal compresses, salve, and sitz baths.
5-Phase Theory
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WHAT IS THE 5 PHASE THEORY?
Five phase theory is a way of looking at the universe and its connection to our body. By understanding the natural laws of the universe, we are then able to understand how they affect our body in time and space.
Five Element theory organizes all natural phenomena into 5 groups - Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Each of these includes a season, geographical direction, internal color, emotion, taste, color, sound, and body tissue.
Rooted in the earth, we develop from the earth, we flourish or struggle from this paradigm. Living in harmony with the earth and seasons will allow our bodies to flourish, and living out of balance with the natural environment will lead to imbalance.
Whether you live in the city or the country, you can find balance with the natural environment with the foods you eat, the herbal protocol you follow, and how you nourish your mind and body. In traditional Chinese medicine, there is no distinction between the mind and body; they are not separate, they coexist. If you treat one, you treat the other.
HEALING WITH ACUPUNCTURE AND TCM
How We Can Support You
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine have been used for centuries to address a wide range of health concerns—both chronic and acute. By working to restore balance, improve circulation, and strengthen the body’s natural healing systems, acupuncture can ease pain, regulate hormones, calm the nervous system, and support overall vitality. Below, you’ll find categories of conditions commonly treated in our clinic. This grid is designed to help you quickly explore whether your symptoms or concerns are included, and to see how acupuncture and TCM may provide effective, natural support.
ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH ANY OF THESE?
Musculoskeletal Disorders + Pain
Acupuncture and TCM effectively treat pain and injury, including back and neck pain, arthritis, tendonitis, carpal tunnel, frozen shoulder, sciatica, neuropathy, and fibromyalgia. By easing inflammation and tension, treatments improve circulation, restore mobility, and reduce chronic discomfort naturally.
Ear, Nose, Throat + Head Concerns
From migraines and headaches to sore throats, dizziness, vertigo, and TMJ, acupuncture provides lasting relief for ear, nose, and throat concerns. Treatments ease pain, reduce tension, clear congestion, and restore balance—helping you feel lighter, more focused, and at ease.
Dental + Jaw
Related Discomfort
Acupuncture reduces inflammation, calms the nervous system, and improves circulation. This supports pre- and post-operative recovery, easing pain, anxiety, TMJ, migraines, and cosmetic concerns like facial toning leading to speed healing and promote jaw and facial relaxation.
Weight Loss +
Metabolic Support
Acupuncture and herbal medicine support weight management by reducing cravings, improving digestion, and balancing metabolism. Treatments target both physical and emotional aspects of weight challenges—helping regulate appetite, and boost energy.
Gynecological + Endocrine Disorders
From PMS and painful cycles to infertility, PCOS, fibroids, endometriosis, perimenopause, and menopause, acupuncture and TCM support hormonal balance. By improving circulation and regulating the reproductive system, treatments ease discomfort, restore balance, and enhance overall vitality.
Emotional + Psychological Health
Acupuncture calms the nervous system, alleviates stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, panic attacks, PTSD, or addiction. By restoring balance, releasing endorphins, and regulating sleep cycles, treatments ease tension, improve mood, and build resilience.
Neurological +
Nervous System Care
TCM and acupuncture complement neurological care, helping with post-stroke recovery, ADD/ADHD, Parkinson’s disease, and MS. By enhancing circulation, reducing stress on the nervous system, and improving focus, treatments support mobility, and mental clarity.
Cancer Care +
Treatment Support
Acupuncture offers supportive care during cancer treatment, addressing side effects like nausea, fatigue, pain, and stress. By boosting immunity, improving energy, and calming the body, treatments promote comfort, resilience, and improved well-being throughout recovery.
Respiratory +
Breathing Disorders
Acupuncture relieves allergies, asthma, sinusitis, bronchitis, and recurring colds or flu by supporting lung and immune function. Treatments reduce inflammation, open airways, and strengthen defenses, making breathing easier and recovery quicker during seasonal or chronic challenges.
Facial Rejuvenation
+ Skin Health
Cosmetic acupuncture revitalizes skin health by increasing circulation and stimulating collagen production. Treatments help smooth wrinkles, lift facial muscles, reduce tension, and promote a youthful glow—offering a natural, non-invasive approach to long-term skin vitality.
Pediatrics +
Childhood Conditions
Safe and gentle for children, acupuncture supports allergies, digestive upset, sleep disturbances, anxiety, ADHD, and more. By balancing the nervous and immune systems, treatments help children feel calmer, healthier, and improves their ability to thrive.
Immunological
System Support
Acupuncture strengthens immune function and supports chronic immune concerns including low immunity, post-Lyme recovery, and HIV/AIDS. By restoring energy, reducing inflammation, and building resilience, treatments aid the body's recovery process.