Acupuncture / Body Work / Massage

● Acupuncuture
● Cupping Therapy
● Gua Sha/ Scraping
● Electro-Acupuncture
● Hot Stones Massage
● Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
● Tui Na (Chinese medical massage)
● Relaxation Massage
● Craniosacral Therapy
● Lymphatic Drainage
● Myofascial Release
● Deep Tissue Massage
● Neuromuscular/ Trigger Point Therapy
● Personal Injury/ Rehabilitative Massage
● Orthopedic Massage

ADDITIONAL CARE NECESSARY:

Acupuncture/ Massage/ Bodywork should be relaxing and patients will often feel very calm after a treatment. Patients may feel a little tired or sleepy and one should take this into account if he/she is planning to drive or use heavy machinery straight after your treatment. Patients should refrain from vigorous exercise after treatment and, ideally, give themselves a little time to rest. It is also advisable not to drink alcohol for several hours after treatment.

RISKS OF THE ABOVE FORMS OF THERAPY INCLUDE:

There are many variable conditions in addition to risk and potential complications that may influence the long term result from acupuncture/ massage/ bodywork treatments. Even though risks and complications occur infrequently, the risks cited are the ones that are particularly associated with an acupuncture treatment. Other complications and risks can occur but are even more uncommon. Should complications occur, other treatments may be necessary. The practice of acupuncture/ massage/ bodywork is not an exact science. Although good results are expected, there is no guarantee or warranty, either expressed or implied, on the results that may be obtained.

DAMAGE TO DEEPER STRUCTURES:

Deeper structures such as blood vessels and muscles are rarely damaged during the course of acupuncture treatment. If this does occur, the injury may be temporary or permanent.

BRUISING AND PUFFINESS:

There is a possibility of bruising (hematomas), puffiness, blood, tingling, itching, warmth, pain or other symptoms at the site of the needle if acupuncture is used.

NERVE INJURY:

Injuries to the motor or sensory nerves rarely result from acupuncture treatments. Nerve injuries may cause temporary or permanent loss of movements and feeling. Such injuries may improve over time. Injury to sensory nerves of the face, neck and ear regions may cause temporary or more rarely permanent numbness. Painful nerve scarring is very rare.

UNSATISFACTORY RESULT:

There is the possibility of a poor result from an acupuncture/ massage/ bodywork treatment. A patient may, from time to time, be disappointed with the results.

AREAS OF CONTACT:

Practitioners will always invite your feedback during a session. Your comfort and safety is our top priority. Full body treatments may take place in sensitive areas, but never on breasts or genitals. Treatment techniques may involve the full body.