Treatment Plan
To determine the type of treatment that is most convenient for you, Dr. Cristina may ask you about your symptoms, behaviors and lifestyle. Once Dr. Cristina has completed a thorough consultation, you will receive a comprehensive diagnosis and a treatment plan that will explain:- Underlying imbalances
- Timeline and treatment plan
It is said that disease is the consequence of an imbalance of forces. To treat any Qi imbalance, fine needles will be inserted at the points along the meridian pathways, related to specific organs, depending on their unique problems and symptoms.
To determine the type of acupuncture treatment that is most convenient for you, Dr. Cristina may ask you about your symptoms, behaviors and lifestyle. Also, examine carefully:
- The parts of the body where you feel pain
- The shape, coating and color of the tongue
- The color of the face
- Strength, rhythm and quality of the pulse on the wrist
Main Therapies
Acupuncture
It’s a powerful form of medicine rooted in Chinese medical theory. It uses natural laws and energetic principles and involves the application of very fine needles to specific points on the body...Learn more
Cosmetic Acupuncture
It’s a whole-body approach to wellness as it addresses the surface signs of aging as well as the internal stressors that contribute to the aging process...Learn more
Acupuncture Injection Therapy
AIT is an integrative therapy that blends the best of Chinese Medicine with conventional and homeopathic medicine. It involves natural therapeutic substances such as homeopathic remedies,...Learn more
Herbal Therapy
Herbalism is the science that makes use of medicinal plants to improve health, prevent or treat diseases. In China, the development of herbal medicine began in ancient times...Learn more
Flower Essences
They are water-based solutions which contain the essential energy of flowers. They are living energetic medicine made from the biological imprint of the flower's vibrations in water...Learn more
Essential Oils
Drink in the divine nectar of aromatic love and let it penetrate you in the deepest, most profound ways. The more you use them, the more they’ll reveal their secrets to you...Learn moreSuplemental Therapies
Cupping
Consist in the local suction that is created on the skin and muscle by either glass or plastic cups. This procedure promotes proper blood, Qi, and lymph flow to help the body heal....Learn more
E-stim acupuncture
Acupuncture with the use of an electrical stimulation. This procedure promotes stronger stimulation to specific acupuncture points. Often used for pain conditions as it can help to reduce...Learn more
Auricular therapy
It serves to treat and prevent diseases of the entire body. It is done through the stimulation of reflex points located in the auricle, using mustard seeds or metal spheres. The ear is a complete,...Learn more
Moxibustion
Moxibustion consists in the local application of heat on the acupuncture points, or body areas, using mugwort herb. Its bitter dried leaves can be burned to apply heat on the skin....Learn more
Tuina massage
This is a type of chinese therapeutic massage which involves stimulation of acupuncture points or areas and can be described as: pushing, kneading, rolling, or pulling etc. For deep tissue relief...Learn more
Gua sha
A smooth surface tool is used to "scrape" and break down scar tissue/adhesions while promoting circulation along the body. It is used to release muscles tension, tightness and constriction....Learn more
Dietary / lifestyle
Diet and lifestyle are crucial to well-being. Most of us find these areas to be challenging in our fast- paced and stressful society. Food is medicine and we need to understand how changing....Learn more¿What we treat?
Integrative Therapies have been proven effective in the treatment of a variety conditions, including:
Stress
Emotional Distress, Depression/ Mood, Anxiety, Insomnia, Smoking Cessation, Addictions, Dizziness, Fatigue, Weight Management, Chronic Fatigue and more.
Pain
Joint, Bone and Dental Pain, Muscle Spasms, Sciatica, Arthritis, Bell’s Palsy, Tennis Elbow, Migraines/Headaches, TMJ, Fibromyalgia, Neuropathy, Frozen Shoulder, Cancer Treatment Side effects and more.
Women’s Health
Infertility, PMS, Menstrual Disorders, PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), Menopause, Andropause, Incontinence, Hot Flashes, Night Sweats and more.
Beauty
Reduction of Fine Lines, Softening of Deeper Wrinkles, Lifting and Toning muscles, to Health Even Skin Tone and Smooth Skin Texture, Reduction of Under Eye Bags, Complexion Improvement, Better Skin Hydration, and Increase Circulation and Vitality and more.
Digestive
Detox, Nausea, Vomiting, GERDS (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), Gastritis, Diarrhea, Constipation, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), Colitis, Morning Sickness, Chron’s Disease and more.