Acupuncture & Reflexology
Acupuncture
Acupuncture developed in China thousands of years ago and, over time, spread to Korea, Japan and beyond. There are many schools or traditions of practice. As practiced at Elements, the practitioner uses hair-thin needles (sterile and used only once) or moxa (an herb considered to have healing properties) at specific points along meridians (like channels or rivers of energy). This energy is also called qi (pronounced "chee"). Imbalances or blockages of qi are considered the source of symptoms or disease. The skilled practitioner determines the best way and place to use the needs or moxa by using various diagnostic techniques (which may include pulse-taking, history, and tongue diagnosis) for a unique and individualized treatment approach. Changes can occur quickly or take time---just as symptoms can show up suddenly or take a long time to develop. Seasonal "tune-ups" can also be helpful in maintaining balance or well-being. Acupuncture is a gentle and effective way to allow the body to heal and take care of itself.
In 1997, an advisory panel for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) evaluated hundreds of acupuncture studies and concluded that the therapy is an effective treatment for postoperative pain after dental surgery and for nausea induced by chemotherapy, pregnancy ("morning sickness"), and anesthesia. The NIH panel also called acupuncture a useful adjunct and acceptable treatment for a variety of conditions, including Fibromyalgia, Asthma, ADD, Allergies, Hay Fever, Arthritis, Chronic Fatigue, Insomnia, Frequent Colds or infections, High Blood Pressure, Constipation, Low Energy Levels, Menopause, MS, Parkinson's Disease, Stress, Tension. Stroke Rehabilitation, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Traditional diagnosis/initial visit: $125 regular/follow up visit: $110
3 pack (2 month exp): $300
6 pack (4 month exp): $540
Schedule an appointment with our very experienced acupuncturist.
Reflexology
Reflexology is a method for activating the natural healing power of the body. The ancient Chinese, Japanese, Indians, Russians and Egyptians worked on the feet to promote good health. This healing technique is based on the principle that there are energy zones that run throughout the body and reflex areas in the feet that correspond to all the major organs, glands and body parts. Reflexology stimulates more than 7,000 nerves in the feet during a treatment, thereby encouraging the opening and clearing of neutral pathways. Some of the many benefits are: it reduces stress and induces deep relaxation; improves circulation, cleanses the body of toxins and impurities; revitalizes energy levels; stimulates creativity and productivity; and brings the whole body back to a dynamic state of balance.
Wednesdays from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Select Saturdays 10:00am to 1:00pm
To make an appointment, contact the front desk at 202-333-5252
Or view our available reflexology appointments and book an appointment online.
One hour: $95
Package of 3 sessions: $270 ($90 each, valid for 2 months)
