Herbal medicine takes a holistic approach to understanding normal function and disease processes and focuses as much on the prevention of illness as on the treatment. A qualified practitioner is able to prescribe a Chinese herbal formula that specifically matches and treats your individual health problem. As your condition changes and improves with treatment, the Chinese herbal treatment is also adjusted and modified until the desired health outcome is achieved.

Cupping is one of the oldest methods of Chinese Medicine. In a typical cupping session, specially designed glass cups create a vacuum when they are sealed onto the skin. The vacuum, created by the lack of oxygen, anchors the cup to the skin and pulls it upward on the inside of the glass. Drawing up the skin is believed to open up the skin’s pores, which helps to stimulate the flow of blood, balances and realigns the flow of qi, breaks up obstructions, and creates an avenue for toxins to be drawn out of the body.

Acupuncturist and hypnotherapist Kathleen Fraser designs a personal guided imagery/hypnotherapy recording based on your goal(s), what is motivating you, and what is challenging you. The recording is downloaded to a MP3 recording and sent to you by email for your personal use. You may listen by computer, tablet, or phone. Listening to your recording reaffirms your motivations, addresses your challenges, and helps you move forward to achieve your goal. Hypnotherapy and guided imagery are excellent for reducing the effects of anxiety, insomnia, social anxiety, panic attacks, and post traumatic stress disorder. It is also good for weight reduction, overeating, binge eating, and creating a positive relationship with food. Work and sport's performance recordings are available as well.

What to expect from your session: Kathleen will request that you email the goal(s) that you are working to achieve, your motivations, and your challenges. In additional, she will speak with you by phone in order to clarify any questions. Your recording will arrive by email within 3 business days. If you have question or concerns, you are welcome to email or call. Additional follow-up sessions are available at a reduced fee.