Imagine a farm with a beautiful barn. The wood and steel are strong and stable. The sun is shining on the lush pasture and the animals are happily grazing and drinking from the running brook. The entire ecosystem is thriving because everything has its place and one thing feeds another.

The sheep and cows eat the grass and their manure fertilizes the soil. The chickens break up the manure and disperse it throughout the landscape.

The soil, which is now rich in nutrients, grows healthy plant life. Which then produces healthy food to eat.

You are this analogy. Your muscles and bones are the wood and steel that make up the barn. Your internal environment is the ecosystem. What would happen if the sun refused to shine and the water refused to flow?  What if the cows out numbered the other animals and overran the place? Would the farm look the same? 

Think of me as a farmer. The consultation and intake helps me discover clues as to how your farm is functioning on its own. I will give advice on what you can do outside of the treatment space to help yourself. Many times that includes dietary or lifestyle adjustments- posture, stress reduction techniques, increased sleep and getting outside to enjoy the sun.

Needles are used to weed (pluck out those thorns in your muscles), till your soil (remove blockages) and get your water (blood) flowing. Because where there isn’t smooth flow, there is pain. I will also use needles to release endorphins and stimulate your body’s natural healing response. Most of the time, I will incorporate some form of body work and cupping to aide in the restoration process.