At LUPINS, Dr. Oswald utilizes Kiiko Matsumoto Japanese style Acupuncture, Zen Shiatsu meridian massage, and all other modalities relevant to your treatment.
She treats through a trauma-informed model, using palpation and pulses at the forefront of treatment always allowing the body guide the way.
Treatments at the LUPINS CLINIC
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FIRE CUPPING
Cupping creates a strong, pain-free suction that mobilizes stuck blood localized in the soft tissue to increases circulation, expel pathogens & toxins, and relieve tight muscles and pain. This treatment is also used to boost immunity, and release emotional constraint.
GUA SHA
The tender scraping of a soft-tipped tool using a technique break-up stubborn knots & scar tissue impeding circulation and causing stiffness and pain. Great for folks who regularly work hard in their bodies in work or play. Typical for orthopedic treatments and pain.
ELECTRO ACUPUNCTURE
A small tens unit that attaches to the acupuncture pin to create a low vibration deep to where the pin is inserted. In the LUPINS Clinic this is most often used to relieve pain, and assist in dilation and labor in pregnancy.
MOXIBUSTION
The burning of tiny compressed rice-sized wools of the plant Artemisia vulgaris (Chinese mugwort) at specific points of the body to warm, build fluids, tonify the point, or ease soft tissue.
HERBAL MEDICINE
Herbs will be prescribed if the pattern we are treating requires additional support. They may be given as a supplement, a tincture, or a strong tea. Over the counter Western herb remedies are available in the clinic as well, and do not require a prescription.