Michael Falcone, L.Ac.

Acupuncture is…

Acupuncture is the use of very fine needles to stimulate acupuncture points on the body and in muscles, tendons, and joints so that your body can heal itself as quickly and thoroughly as possible.

Acupuncture treatments are simple, effective, and often quite relaxing. It can help with pain, musculoskeletal issues, and health imbalances in body functions and mental emotional states. For a more comprehensive look at what acupuncture can treat, click below and continue reading.

Tuina Massage

Tuina massage (Tui Na, “TWEE-nah”) is the bodywork therapy of Chinese medicine, complementing acupuncture and herbal medicine treatments, and is used to treat many issues, both musculoskeletal and internal. If you’ve already had an acupuncture treatment with me, you know I finish each session with 5-10 minutes of Tuina massage.

Tuina massage shares some similar techniques with other Asian bodywork therapies such as Shiatsu and Thai (Nuad Bo Rarn) as well as with some more Western techniques such as therapeutic and deep tissue. Tuina massage involves various oscillating, compression, and stretching techniques designed to increase the movement of qi and blood through the body, open up joints, and increase mobility and the health of the tissues and the body as a whole.

Tuina massage is performed with the client clothed. So it is important to wear loose-fitting clothing when you come in for a Tuina treatment. If you can exercise, do yoga, or move about freely, that will generally work. Please, no tight jeans, skirts, dresses, or fancy clothing. Generally, it is good practice to not eat right before you get any sort of massage. I do suggest that you eat a couple hours before or even earlier. It is good practice to be hydrated as well, both before and after the massage. This allows your body to process any toxins released during the massage in the easiest, most comfortable way.