Stillness & Change Acupuncture

Services & Rates

Full Service Acupuncture

$45-80 per Treatment

imageAcupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used forms of medicine in the world. Originating in China more than 2,500 years ago, acupuncture is currently one of the most thoroughly researched, practiced, and respected forms of complementary medicine available anywhere.

A Full Service acupuncture and oriental medicine appointment provides you with a holistic healing process that involves a comprehensive initial interview and treatment which will include acupuncture and one or more additional modalities including moxibustion, cupping, electrical stimulation, tuina, herbal and dietary therapy (see below for more comprehensive descriptions for these modalities). Treatments are performed in a private comfortable setting and pre-sterilized, single-use needles can be placed on the head, ears, torso, back, neck and shoulders, hips, and limbs. If you are looking for a more one-on-one, in-depth approach, this is the path for you.

The many benefits of acupuncture include:

  • Pain reduction
  • Stress and tension relief
  • Increased energy levels
  • Stronger digestion
  • Relief from bad habits and addictions
  • Greater sense of overall health and well-being

I offer Full Service acupuncture at Roseville Acupuncture and Massage. Please visit our website to schedule appointments. 

  • LOCATION: Roseville Acupuncture and Massage, 2201 Lexington Ave N, Roseville, NN
  • HOURS: Tues-Thurs 1-5pm
  • COST: Initial appointment - $80. Follow-up appointment - $45.
  • WEBSITE: http://www.rosevilleacupunctureandmassage.com/

In an effort to help serve the needs of more people, I am in the midst of planning to offer Communitv Acupuncture at the Yoga Garden in NE Minneapolis. For more details, please see Community Acupuncture below!


Community Acupuncture

$15-40 per treatment

Community Acupuncture is a nationwide movement to make acupuncture more accessible by reducing costs and sharing space. Acupuncture is performed in a relaxing and warm group setting  You are seated in a comfortable reclining chair and pre-sterlized, single-use needles can be placed on the head, and ears as well as arms from shoulder to fingers, and/or legs from knee to toe. Abdominal points can also be used with certain conditions and comfort level. If you are looking for a lower cost option with a simpler treatment plan, this is the path for you.

  • LOCATION: Yoga Garden, 1229 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
  • HOURS: Mondays and Fridays 11am-2pm
  • COST: Initial appointment - $25. Follow-up appointments - $15-40, based in a non-income level sliding scale
  • WEBSITE: http://www.yogagardenmpls.com/


Cupping

Cupping has been a part of Chinese Medicine for over 2,500 years. It relieves aches and pains, improves circulation, and also helps with respiratory and digestive issues. I simply place a specialized "cup" onto specific points on your body, and then use suction to draw your skin up into the cups. It doesn't hurt — it simply draws fresh blood to that area of your body, which facilitates the cleansing and strengthening of your Qi (energy). The end result is a greater overall sense of health and well-being.


Moxibustion

Moxibustion is a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique that involves the burning of mugwort, a small, spongy herb, to facilitate healing and health. Moxibustion has been used for healing purposes throughout Asia for thousands of years. The purpose of moxibustion, as with most forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is to strengthen the blood, stimulate the flow of Qi (energy), and enhance your overall vitality and health.

Among other benefits, a landmark study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 1998 found that 75.4% of women suffering from breech presentations before childbirth had fetuses that rotated to the normal position after receiving moxibustion at an acupuncture point on the bladder meridian.


Gua Sha

Although Gua Sha is an ancient healing technique used by Chinese Medicine practitioners for thousands of years, it is relatively unknown in the West. It is recognized throughout Asia as a highly effective treatment for chronic pain conditions, stress, fatigue, and a host of other ailments.

First, Gua Sha oil is applied to a specific meridian (energy pathway) on your body. I then use a smooth round-edged object (such as a spoon) to apply short brisk strokes to that area. This creates red patches of skin (called "Sha"), detoxifying your blood and restoring the healthy flow if Qi (energy) to the area. There is no pain involved, and the Sha will fade in 2 to 3 days. But the sense of health and vitality you experience from it will last much longer.


Electroacupuncture

Electroacupuncture is a highly effective holistic treatment for pain, nausea, and chronic ailments. In practice, it is actually very similar to traditional acupuncture. Using the exact same system of Chinese Medicine, I insert very thin and sterile needles into specific points along the meridians of your body. I then attach the needles to a device that delivers gentle electrical pulses between two points. This helps restore the healthy flow of Qi (energy) through your body, removing any blockages and clearing out stagnant areas, thus creating a stronger and clearer experience of health and well-being.


Chinese Herbology

Chinese herbal medicine is a 2,000 year old tradition using naturally occurring substances — including herbs — to enhance one's health and vitality. As opposed to Western medicine, the foundation of this approach is to support the body's natural self-healing mechanisms and abilities.

Since each patient has different needs, I carefully select and combine a variety of herbs that will synergistically blend together to achieve optimal results for your unique situation. I prescribe high-quality, professional-grade herbal medicines that are available only to qualified licensed professionals.


Tui Na

Tui Na is an ancient form of bodywork that is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I use a variety of pressures and strokes along the meridians (energy pathways) of your body to both relax your muscles and also stimulate the flow of energy throughout your body. By treating both the physical (musculature) and energetic (Qi) levels of your body at the same time, I can achieve results far beyond what you’d receive from a conventional massage therapy session.