Acupuncture
In its most basic form, acupuncture restores balance to the body and increases blood flow to promote healing. It encourages the body's natural ability to heal itself. When the Qi of the body is accessed, you’ll experience a tingling sensation or mild ache. This is a good thing! Many love this feeling because it's a concrete way to know the body is responding and healing. No pharmaceuticals needed, just you and your body!
Chinese Herbal Consultation
Chinese herbs are prescription-grade, clinically tested, and the oldest form of Chinese medicine. Each formula is custom-made for your needs. Herbal formulas treat the root cause of illness, working in conjunction with acupuncture treatments. Herbs are given in either pill form or granule form (concentrated powder to be mixed with water). They are easy, safe, and natural…what more can you ask for?!
Diet, Nutrition and Lifestyle Consultation
Diet, nutrition, and lifestyle are a cornerstone of holistic healing and growth. We believe in making small intentional changes to create permanent behavior change. During a consultation, we work with you to develop a custom plan that best suits your health goals.
Fire Cupping
Fire cupping is used to ease muscle spasms and tension, reduce pain, speed the healing of injuries, release toxins and stimulate the immune system. It literally breaks up muscle adhesions (knots), it's like 5 massages at once!
Gua Sha
Gua Sha involves sliding a smooth-edged tool over the skin while providing pressure and feels like a very focused deep-tissue massage. Gua Sha leaves a temporary marking but is not at all painful and resolves very quickly.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is a form of heat therapy and is used to heal injuries, reduce swelling, improve digestion, ease abdominal cramps, balance meridians and even help with breached babies.
Your Experience:
Your First Visit
During your first visit, we start by taking your full medical history. This includes reviewing your overall health constitution, diet/nutrition, lifestyle, exercise habits, family medical history, and psychological history. You'll find that our holistic approach will not only restore mind, body, and spirit but also help you heal at the core and make genuine, long-lasting changes.
Sessions
Treatment sessions can include an exam, acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, Chinese therapeutic massage (tui na), moxa, herbal medicine, dietary/nutritional advice, and lifestyle recommendations.
Education
Education is an essential dimension of healing, and we pride ourselves on being a knowledgeable resource for your questions and concerns. Another key aspect of our holistic care and treatments is education, grounded in the belief that the more you know, the more you'll be empowered to chart your own course to holistic self-healing and care.
What Our Customers Are Saying
“Katie is a thorough, caring, dynamic, and just an absolute pro when it come to acupuncture. She has helped me with sleep, stress, digestion, and the normal women specific stuff. I have always been a very western medicine focused individual, but I have found instanst and on-going relief as a result of my sessions with Katie. I would highly recommend her for anything and everything!”
“I’ve been seeing Katie for a few months now and couldn’t be happier! This is my first time experiencing acupuncture and she always takes the time to answer my questions and I never feel rushed. She is super knowledgeable and I feel great after each session. I highly recommend setting up time with her!”
“Katie Hale is amazing. My initial consult was professional & extremely thorough—Katie really gets you plugged in and educated so that both she and you can understand what’s going on with your physical (and emotional!) health. I am recommending her to all my friends and plan on including True North as an essential part of my health care regimen.”