Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture

Overview: Restore balance, relieve pain, and renew your natural energy flow.
Acupuncture is an ancient therapy that activates the body’s natural ability to heal. By gently stimulating specific points with fine, flexible needles, it restores the smooth flow of energy (Qi), relieves tension, and promotes physical and emotional well-being.
At Lifestyles Wellness, each session is calm, personalized, and designed to treat the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.

Common Conditions Treated

Recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), acupuncture can help with:

• Pain & injuries (neck, back, shoulder, arthritis, migraines)
• Hormonal & reproductive health (fertility, PMS, menopause)
• Digestive issues (IBS, nausea, bloating)
• Emotional wellness (stress, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue)
• Respiratory & immune balance (allergies, sinus issues, low immunity)

What to Expect

Treatments are gentle and deeply relaxing. Fine needles are placed at specific points, sometimes combined with cupping, moxibustion, electro-stimulation, or Tuina massage to enhance results. Most clients experience a sense of warmth, calm, and renewal during or after the session.

What it Feels Like

Needles are very thin and usually cause little or no discomfort on insertion. You may notice warmth, a mild tingling, numbness, or a dull ache (the sign that energy is moving). Most clients feel deeply relaxed, many drift off during treatment—and often experience a calming, restorative sensation afterward.

After Treatment

Expect to feel relaxed and more balanced. Some clients see immediate improvements; others benefit from a short course of treatments tailored to their needs. Maintenance sessions every few months can help sustain results.

Cosmetic Acupuncture

Overview: Cosmetic acupuncture uses fine needles on the face and body to stimulate circulation, collagen production, and energy flow. This natural approach supports youthful skin and overall wellness.

Benefits:

• Reduces fine lines, wrinkles, and puffiness
• Improves skin tone, texture, and radiance
• Enhances circulation and lymphatic drainage
• Supports holistic health alongside beauty results

What to Expect:

Sessions include gentle facial acupuncture and optional body points. Many clients experience a refreshed, glowing complexion and a sense of relaxation after treatment.

Cupping

Overview: Cupping is an ancient therapy that helps remove stagnant blood and fluids from tight or injured areas. By placing glass or plastic cups on the skin and applying gentle suction, cupping draws tissues upward, loosens muscles, and increases circulation—promoting faster recovery and improved range of motion.

How It Helps

After an injury or overuse, muscles and joints can become tight and restricted, blocking proper circulation. Cupping pulls congealed blood and fluids to the surface, reducing stiffness, swelling, and pain. It also enhances the body’s natural healing ability, supporting recovery from injuries, surgeries, or chronic tension.

What to Expect

During a session, cups are left on the skin for 3–15 minutes depending on the area treated. Some redness, circular marks, or mild bruising may appear—these are temporary and indicate that the therapy is drawing out stagnant fluids. Marks typically fade over a few days, and will lessen with continued treatment as circulation improves.

Precautions

Cupping may not be suitable for those concerned about visible bruising, or for individuals who are pregnant or have circulation disorders, hemophilia, lupus, or diabetes. Always consult your practitioner to ensure it’s safe for your unique situation.

After Treatment

Cupping may not be suitable for those concerned about visible bruising, or for individuals who are pregnant or have circulation disorders, hemophilia, lupus, or diabetes. Always consult your practitioner to ensure it’s safe for your unique situation.

Moxibustion

Overview: Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy that involves gently burning mugwort (moxa) near or on specific acupuncture points. This warming technique strengthens the blood, promotes the flow of Qi, and supports overall health and vitality.

Uses & Benefits

• Expels cold and stagnation from the body
• Enhances circulation and energy flow
• Supports general wellness and immunity
• Used in prenatal care to encourage proper fetal positioning (breech correction)
• Reduces discomfort from menstrual cramps when combined with acupuncture

What to Expect

During treatment, moxa is carefully applied near targeted points, producing a gentle, soothing heat. Most clients find the sensation relaxing and comforting, with a warming effect that penetrates deeply into muscles and energy channels.

After Treatment

Clients often feel increased circulation, relaxation, and a subtle sense of rejuvenation. Regular moxibustion sessions can support ongoing energy balance and overall well-being.

Gua Sha

Overview: Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese therapy that uses smooth-edged tools to gently scrape the skin. This technique promotes blood circulation, relieves muscle tension, and helps remove stagnation from the body.

Benefits

• Reduces muscle tightness and pain
• Improves lymphatic drainage and circulation
• Enhances skin tone and radiance
• Supports overall energy flow and wellness

What to Expect

During a session, your practitioner will glide a Gua Sha tool over the skin using gentle pressure. Mild redness may appear temporarily, indicating the movement of blood and Qi. Most clients feel relaxed and rejuvenated.

Ear Seeds

Overview: Ear Seeds involve placing small seeds or beads on specific auricular acupuncture points to influence the body’s energy flow. This technique is often used as an adjunct to acupuncture for ongoing support between sessions.

Benefits

• Supports pain relief and stress reduction
• Improves sleep, digestion, and energy balance
• Can assist with emotional wellbeing and hormonal support

What to Expect

Seeds are taped to the ear and left in place for several days. Gentle pressure can be applied to enhance effects. Most clients report subtle, ongoing improvements in comfort, energy, and mood.

Chinese Herbal Medicine

Overview: Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM) is an ancient system that restores harmony within the body. Unlike Western medicine, which targets symptoms directly, CHM treats the root cause of imbalance. Herbs are carefully combined into formulas tailored for each individual, supporting physical, emotional, and energetic well-being. These formulas may be taken as teas, pills, tinctures, or applied topically.

Why Customized Formular Matter

Every person’s constitution and health needs are unique. Two patients with similar symptoms may require very different herbal combinations. Formulas are adjusted over time as your health changes, ensuring maximum effectiveness and safety. Loose herbs allow flexibility that pre-packaged remedies cannot provide.

Forms of Herbal Medicine

• Raw formulas: boiled to make teas; strongest and most traditional method.
• Freeze-dried or patent formulas: convenient, ready-to-use alternatives.
• Tinctures, topical creams, and liquids: targeted applications for specific conditions.

Safety & Compatibility

Herbal medicine is safe when prescribed by a trained practitioner. Dosages and herb combinations are carefully chosen to avoid side effects. Always inform your healthcare provider about medications or supplements you take, and avoid unsupervised long-term use of herbal vitamins.

Preventive Care

Even if you feel healthy, CHM can detect subtle energetic imbalances before they manifest as illness. By keeping Qi flowing smoothly, it helps maintain vitality, prevent disease, and support overall harmony of mind, body, and spirit.

What to Expect:

A CHM consultation includes a detailed assessment to understand your unique needs. Your practitioner will design a formula specifically for you, provide preparation instructions, and offer guidance on how to integrate herbs into your daily routine for optimal results.