What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that has been practiced for thousands of years. It involves the insertion of thin, sterile needles into specific points on the body to balance the flow of energy (Qi) and promote natural healing processes. Acupuncture aims to restore harmony within the body and is used to treat a wide range of physical, mental, and emotional conditions.

What to Expect in an Acupuncture Session:

Initial Consultation:
Your first session will begin with a detailed consultation where your acupuncturist will take a comprehensive medical history and discuss your health concerns and goals.

Evaluation:
Based on the information gathered, your acupuncturist will conduct an evaluation to identify imbalances in your body's energy flow. This may include checking your pulse, examining your tongue, and asking additional questions about your symptoms and lifestyle.

Acupuncture Treatment:
Once the evaluation is complete, you will receive an acupuncture treatment tailored to your specific needs. The practitioner will insert thin, sterile needles into specific acupuncture points on your body. You may feel a slight tingling or a dull ache, but the process is generally painless.

Additional Therapies:
Depending on your treatment plan, the session may also include additional therapies such as cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, or electroacupuncture to enhance the effects of the treatment.

Relaxation:
After the needles are inserted, you will rest for about 20-30 minutes. Many patients find this time deeply relaxing and may even fall asleep.

Follow-Up and Aftercare:
At the end of the session, your acupuncturist will remove the needles and discuss any follow-up treatments and aftercare recommendations. You may be advised on lifestyle changes, dietary adjustments, or exercises to support your healing process.

Acupuncture is a holistic approach to health and well-being, offering a natural way to manage pain, reduce stress, and improve overall health. Whether you are seeking relief from specific symptoms or looking to enhance your general wellness, acupuncture provides a nurturing and effective solution.

What is Reiki and Energy Healing?

Reiki and energy healing are holistic therapies that focus on balancing the body's energy systems to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. These therapies work by channeling positive energy into the body to remove blockages, restore balance, and stimulate the body's natural healing abilities.

Reiki:
Reiki is a Japanese healing technique that involves the gentle laying on of hands to channel energy into the recipient. The word "Reiki" means "universal life energy," and it is believed to flow through all living things. During a Reiki session, the practitioner acts as a conduit for this healing energy, which flows through their hands into the recipient's body.

Energy Healing:
Energy healing encompasses a variety of techniques that aim to balance and harmonize the body's energy fields. This can include practices such as chakra balancing, aura cleansing, and other methods that work with the body's subtle energies. The goal is to remove energetic blockages, align the energy centers, and promote overall well-being.

How Reiki and Energy Healing Can Help:

Promotes Relaxation and Reduces Stress:
Reiki and energy healing induce a state of deep relaxation, helping to reduce stress and promote a sense of calm and peace.

Supports Emotional Healing:
These therapies can help release emotional blockages and trauma, providing relief from anxiety, depression, and other emotional imbalances.

Enhances Physical Healing:
Reiki and energy healing can complement traditional medical treatments by accelerating the healing process, reducing pain, and improving overall physical health.

Balances Energy Systems:
By balancing the body's energy systems, these therapies can improve mental clarity, enhance vitality, and promote a sense of overall well-being.

Spiritual Growth:
Reiki and energy healing can also support spiritual growth and self-awareness, helping individuals to connect more deeply with their inner selves and their spiritual path.

What to Expect in a Session:

Initial Consultation: Your session will begin with a brief consultation to discuss your concerns and goals for the session.
Energy Healing Session: You will lie comfortably on a treatment table, fully clothed. The practitioner will place their hands lightly on or just above specific areas of your body to channel healing energy.
Deep Relaxation: Many clients experience sensations of warmth, tingling, or deep relaxation during the session. It is common to feel a sense of peace and tranquility.
Follow-Up: After the session, the practitioner may discuss any insights gained during the treatment and provide recommendations for further support and self-care.
Reiki and energy healing offer a gentle, non-invasive approach to holistic health, providing a powerful tool for achieving balance, healing, and inner peace. Whether you are seeking relief from specific ailments or looking to enhance your overall well-being, these therapies can support your journey to health and harmony.

What is Breathwork?

Breathwork is a powerful, transformative practice that involves conscious, intentional breathing techniques to improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being. By focusing on the breath, you can access deeper states of awareness, release stored tension, and promote healing on multiple levels. Breathwork sessions are guided by a trained practitioner who helps you explore different breathing patterns to achieve various therapeutic effects.

How Breathwork Can Help:

Reduces Stress and Anxiety:
Breathwork activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps to reduce stress and anxiety, promoting a sense of calm and relaxation.

Enhances Emotional Healing:
Through deep, conscious breathing, you can release suppressed emotions and trauma, leading to emotional clarity and healing.

Increases Energy and Vitality:
By increasing oxygen flow to the body and brain, breathwork boosts energy levels, enhances mental clarity, and promotes overall vitality.

Improves Focus and Mental Clarity:
Regular breathwork practice can enhance concentration, focus, and mental clarity, helping you to stay grounded and present.

Supports Physical Health:
Breathwork can improve respiratory function, lower blood pressure, and boost the immune system, contributing to better physical health.

Promotes Self-Awareness and Spiritual Growth:
Breathwork facilitates a deeper connection with your inner self, promoting self-awareness, personal growth, and spiritual development.

What to Expect in a Breathwork Session:

Initial Consultation: Your session will begin with a brief consultation to understand your goals and any specific areas of focus.
Guided Breathing Exercises: You will be guided through various breathing techniques designed to achieve specific therapeutic effects. The practitioner will provide instructions and support throughout the session.
Deep Relaxation: As you engage in the breathwork practice, you may experience sensations of warmth, tingling, or deep relaxation. It's common to enter a meditative state and feel a sense of profound peace.
Integration: After the breathing exercises, you will have time to rest and integrate the experience. The practitioner may discuss any insights gained and provide recommendations for continued practice.
Breathwork is a versatile and accessible tool that can be tailored to meet your individual needs. Whether you seek stress relief, emotional healing, or enhanced self-awareness, breathwork offers a powerful way to transform your health and well-being.

Cosmetic Acupuncture Facial Treatment at Embodiment Sanctuary combines therapeutic benefits with cosmetic enhancement. The session begins with a thorough assessment followed by the strategic placement of needles on both the face and body to address underlying concerns. You'll experience facial cupping, gua sha, facial steam, and acupressure during the session. While the needles work their magic, indulge in a relaxing hand, neck, and shoulder massage, concluding with a soothing scalp massage.

*Contraindication for our Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture includes the following; pacemaker, blood disorders or use of blood thinners, pregnancy, outbreaks of coldsore or shingles, and any recent cosmetic surgeries or procedures.

* Please note: The supplies used in this service, including skincare products and additional tools such as light therapy, are not eligible for direct billing and will be billed separately.