Alison A. Nelson, Master of Acupuncture, Licensed Acupuncturist

262 Main Street, Suite 3, Milford, Massachusetts 01757

774-217-0414      Email

Treatment Methods

The following treatment methods are used to restore and maintain health at
Point of Healing Acupuncture:

ACUPUNCTURE
  Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Japanese
Shakuju (non-insertive)
Auricular (ear)
CUPPING
  Small glass cups are placed over sore or tight muscles. A vacuum is created under the cups using suction to increase the flow of Qi and blood within the muscles.
DERMAL NEEDLING
  The skin is gently tapped with tiny sterile needles to increase the flow of Qi and blood.
ELECTROACUPUNCTURE
  Acupuncture points are stimulated using a safe, gentle, electrical current.
GWA SHA
  The skin is rubbed with a gwa sha tool to increase the flow of Qi and blood in tight muscles.
MAGNETS
  Magnets are placed on the skin to gently stimulate acupuncture points without using needles.
MOXIBUSTION
  The herb mugwort is burned on or above the skin to warm acupuncture points thereby increasing the healing process.
TDP HEAT LAMP
  A thirty-one element mineral plate emits far infrared electromagnetic energy which penetrates deep into the body to relieve pain, stiffness, and spasms.
  Alison will determine the best treatment methods for you and only perfom methods that you are comfortable with.