FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION

The vacuum effect of cupping creates suction that lifts connective tissue, softens tissues, loosens adhesions, releases of deep tissues, stimulates and brings blood flow to stagnant muscles, relieves inflammation and increases blood circulation.

We use hands-on treatment using various manual therapy techniques and mobilizations.

Compression Therapy is a form of mechanical massage that sequentially applies pressure to an area of the body from the feet towards the heart. By applying true negative gradient of pressure starting furthest from the heart, this system provides a greater boost in circulation, flushing out lactic acid and other waste products.

Medical acupuncture is a therapeutic modality involving the insertion of fine needles; it is an adaptation of Chinese acupuncture using current knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology, and the principles of evidence based medicine.    Western medical acupuncture is principally used by conventional healthcare practitioners, most commonly in primary care. It is mainly used to treat musculoskeletal pain, including myofascial trigger point pain. It is also effective for postoperative pain and nausea.

The HyperVolt is a muscle treatment device that holistically heals through vibration therapy that relieves muscle pain and accelerates recovery. It treats muscle fatigue, nerve damage, atrophy, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and a range of other ailments.

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization instruments make fascial dysfunctions easier to detect & treat. Issues such as scars, fascial restrictions and adhesions are magnified with the use of theses tools. This allows for more efficient treatments. The purpose is to trigger an inflammatory response which stimulates the production of new collagen and proper, more functional healing.

Kinesiotaping, depending on the application purpose, can help to facilitate or inhibit the targeted muscle. The application of kinesiology tape relieves pain, reduces inflammation, creates fascial support, increases blood flow to the area and assists the healing process.