Treatments at Tucson Acupuncture Clinic

ACUPUNCTURE

Our clinic offers acupuncture services for a variety of chronic and acute health concerns, pain, general relaxation and well-being, and emotional balance. Acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years and used by billions of people across the planet. It is a very safe, gentle, and natural form of care that can offer substantial benefit to people struggling with chronic health problems that perhaps have not responded to other forms of care.

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From your first appointment onward, you will never feel rushed through the health care process. Education is an essential dimension of healing and I pride myself on being a knowledgeable resource for your questions and concerns. My goal is to create an environment that will allow for deep trust and relaxation, integrity, and the potential for genuine transformation. If you have questions or would like more information, you are welcome to call me for a free 15 minute consultation at my office.

When it comes to acupuncture, it is important to get your questions answered and find a practitioner that you can trust!

THE IMPORTANCE OF LYMPH DRAINAGE FOR GOOD HEALTH

The proper functioning of the lymphatic system is critical to our body's ability to drain stagnant fluids, detoxify, regenerate tissues, filter out toxins and foreign substances, and maintain a healthy immune system (Asdonk,1970, Adair and Guyton,1982). It is a complex system comprised primarily of lymph vessels and nodes working in cooperation to accomplish these tasks.

Unlike the circulatory system, which uses the pumping of the heart to circulate blood flow, lymph vessels rely upon hundreds of tiny muscular units (lymphangions) contracting throughout the body to propel the lymph flow (Mislin,1961). These contractions enable the lymph vessels to transport numerous substances
(proteins, toxins, hormones, fatty acids, immune cells) to the lymph nodes, which can process them. The action of these muscular units can be hindered or stopped, however, due to surgery, trauma, burns, infections, substantial swelling, fatigue, stress or age. When the lymph circulation stagnates, fluids, proteins, cells and toxins accumulate and cellular functioning is significantly compromised (Adair, Guyton 1982). This may open the way to many physical ailments and hasten the aging process.

Lymphatic drainage is a hands- on technique designed to attain and sustain proper functioning of the human fluid system. The LDT process involves the use of gentle manual maneuvers to aid in the recirculation of body fluids. While the exact amount of pressure applied depends on the area and pathology involved, it averages an extremely light five grams, or the equivalent weight of a nickel. The process is very pleasurable and induces deep states of relaxation.

THE BENEFITS OF LYMPH DRAINAGE THERAPY

Lymph Drainage Therapy works to help recirculate body fluids, stimulate functioning of the immune system, and balance the autonomic nervous system. Some common applications are:

• Reduction in edemas (swelling) and lymphedemas of many origins
  
  
• Relief of chronic and subacute inflammation and conditions such as
  acne,eczema and allergies
  
  
• Immune system stimulation for preventative and therapeutic effects
  
  
• Regeneration of tissues (from burns and pre and post-surgial
  scarring) and anti-aging effects
  
  
• Detoxification of the body
  
  
• Relief of chronic pain
  
  
• Deep relaxation to aid insomnia,depresssion,stress,loss of vitality,
  and loss of memory
  
  
• Antispastic actions to relieve conditions such as voluntary or in
  voluntary muscle hypertonus ( spasms)
  
  
• Reduction in the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia
  
  
• Allleviation of adiposis and cellulite tissue

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

CranioSacral Therapy is a light -touch therapy that can create significant improvements in a person's life. It releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction to improve whole body health and performance.

Few body structures have more influence over your health and well-being than the central nervous system. Few body systems have more impact on your central nervous system than the craniosacral system; the soft tissues and fluid that protect your brain and spinal cord.

Everyday stresses and strains are endured that the body absorbs. The body can handle only so much tension before the tissues begin to tighten and potentially affect the brain and spinal cord. Unfortunately, this can compromise the function of the central nervous system and the performance of nearly every other system in the body.

CranioSacral Therapy releases those tensions to allow the entire body to relax and self- correct. Using a gentle touch, the therapist evaluates your internal environment. Then light touch techniques are used to release any restrictions that are found.

By freeing the central nervous system to perform at its best; CranioSacral Therapy naturally eliminates pain and stress, strengthens resistance to disease and enhances health and well-being. Since it is such a gentle therapy, it can be effective for all ages of people from newborns to the elderly.

CranioSacral Therapy can be used to treat pain, illness and dysfunction including:

• Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
  
  
• Brain and spinal cord dysfunction
  
  
• Central Nervous System Disorders
  
  
• Chronic Fatigue
  
  
• Chronic Neck and Back Pain
  
  
• Fibromyalgia
  
  
• Infant and Childhood Disorders
  
  
• Learning Disabilities
  
  
• Migraines and Headaches
  
  
• Motor- Coordination Impairments
  
  
• Orthopedic Problems
  
  
• Post- Traumatic Stess Disorder
  
  
• Stress and Tension Related Disorders
  
  
• Scoliosis
  
  
• TMJ Syndrome

CranioSacral Therapy is performed with the patient fully clothed. A session can last up to an hour or more. It can be used alone or integrated with other therapies (Acupuncture) to create powerful effects. Most people find it deeply relaxing.

Phone: 520-971-2859 E-mail: cheribrown1@gmail.com