Services at North Shore Acupuncture are guided by the principles of classical Chinese acupuncture and include the following treatment modalities:  acupuncture (including moxibustion and cupping), Tui Na, Chinese herbal medicine, Qi Gong, and dietary therapy.  Treatment of musculoskeletal pain is conceived and directed primarily through the principles of Chinese Die Da ("hit and fall") medicine. 

Chinese Die Da medicine was originally developed by generals and martial arts teachers and has been traditionally passed down through family or martial arts lineages.  It is rarely seen in China and is almost unknown in the West.  Although originally intended for injuries sustained in combat or martial arts training, Die Da medicine is an appropriate and effective therapy for sports and accident-related injuries.  It is extremely helpful for pain management and the reduction of stress due to chronic injuries.

Die Da medicine is comprised of several treatment modalities that provide a comprehensive system for the treatment of both acute and chronic injuries: 

• Acupuncture is a treatment in which special needles are inserted into points on the body to help correct and rebalance the flow of energy in the body.

• Tui Na is a form of Chinese massage that realigns the soft tissues of the body.  It is extraordinarily effective for healing musculoskeletal injuries - particularly injuries to the tendons and ligaments of the joints.

• Die Da Herbal Medicine is designed to help heal specific areas of the body, and includes both internal and external herbal therapies.  In addition, constitutional formulas are prescribed to build strength and to repair chronic injuries that are slow to heal.

• Qi Gong exercises are used to move energy through the site of injury.  They are often specifically designed to help the body move effectively prior to performing martial arts techniques. 

• Diet Therapy is often as simple as adding a particular food or supplement to help resolve a chronic injury.  It can also be used as part of a long-term program to restore health to the body.

In addition to the classical Chinese medicine treatment modalities described above, I also provide the following services:

• NuatThai is generally translated as "Ancient" or "Traditional" Thai massage.  It combines aspects of acupressure, massage, and passive, practitioner-assisted yoga stretches.

• Craniosacral Therapy is a profound bodywork method that assists the body's natural healing powers.

• Martial Arts movements from different internal schools are taught to rehabilitate injuries and reintegrate the body's structural core.