Pulse Diagnosis – Chinese herbal medicine and all of the acupuncture meridian systems use their own unique pulse diagnosis. Pulse diagnosis is the foundation of TCM -Traditional Chinese Medicine. You not only have a pulse heart rate, you have upwards of 17 different pulses on each wrist. I work in the traditional way using the pulse and not the protocol. 

Tui Na Massage Therapy — With a history of use spanning over two millennia in China and Japan, Tui Na is a therapeutic massage technique used to give special treatments to people of all ages. This external form of massage works by using rhythmic compression techniques along the body’s energy channels to promote balance and restore the harmonious flow of Qi.

Tui Na enhances the body’s healing process by combining various hand techniques with acupuncture and other traditional Chinese medicine methods. This versatile therapy can also target specific areas for treatment or improve the overall flow of energy throughout the body. As a complete system, Tui Na effectively addresses both these aspects simultaneously.

Cupping Therapy — Although cupping therapy seems like the latest trend, it’s far from new. With roots in ancient cultures like Egypt, China, and the Middle East, cupping has a longstanding history as a healing method. This therapy method creates suction on the patient’s skin that helps address various ailments such as muscle tightness or the common cold.

Gua Sha — This method is similar to cupping in its effectiveness in treating pain, the early stages of colds and it also used in Cosmetic treatments. There are many different types of tools used for this method. Like cupping, it is a very ancient recognized form of therapy. Gua sha increases circulation in the submucosa of your skin, reducing tight muscles and inflammation and releasing infectious illness through the skin.

Moxibustion — The traditional Chinese medicine technique utilizes the mugwort herb, also known as Artemisia vulgaris or Ai Ye in Chinese, to promote healing by burning it on or near the skin. This ancient treatment is designed to tonify the blood, stimulate Qi flow, and strengthen overall health. Mugwort has been used in folk medicine for generations and is applicable for many stages of healing.

Function Lab Testing and Nutritional supplementation— Functional lab testing is now available at RareBird Acupuncture. Salivary diagnostics is a dynamic and emerging field utilizing nanotechnology and molecular diagnostics to aid in the diagnosis of oral and systemic diseases using oral biomarkers for disease detection. read more about it.

Nutritional supplements are available to support your health and healing, especially if you are not getting proper nutrients through your food. Supplements can be taken alongside your custom Chinese herbal formulas. read more about it 

Chinese Nutritional Counseling — Long before the age of prescription medication, diet was essential to the prevention of disease. In traditional Chinese medicine, nutrition plays a role in optimizing a person’s response to illness and benefits our system by providing it with the balance of the right nutrition and minerals for it to function at its finest. Some diseases in today’s modern times can be treated with nutrition alone; others can be assisted with proper nutrition and hydration.

Electrical Stimulation-  Ion Pumping Cords – This is a Japanse style developed by Dr. Yoshio Manaka. Rather than relying on external electrical sources, the use of ion pumping cords (IPC) revolves around facilitating the flow of your own electrons. This is achieved through a process that allows for the movement of electrons in one direction and provides gentle and effective treatment results.

E-Stim- Attaching currents of electricity directly to the needles to provide specific currents to flow directly into the body.

Infrared Heat Therapy — The Teding Diancibo Pu (TDP) mineral lamp, invented in China in 1978, is another powerful healing tool. By emitting far-infrared light, it directly targets injury sites and painful areas. This process promotes microcirculation, reduces inflammation, and speeds up the body’s natural healing process.

Auricular (ear) Acupuncture- I offer these services in office and on-site in community settings.  My supervisor license allows me to oversee up to 30 NADA practioners. I’m currently supervising clinics for the unhoused community in Santa Fe, and have brought on-site care to the victims of the Hermits Peak Fire as a part of community trauma outreach.

NADA Acu-Detox — The auricular acupuncture protocol of the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA), which was initially developed for addiction treatment, has been adopted as a complementary therapy within a variety of community health settings.  The NADA protocol is ideally offered as a part of a comprehensive model of care.

This widely used protocol offers valuable support for individuals facing substance abuse and seeking recovery. Not only does it aid in the detoxification process, but it also helps address the emotional, physical, and psychological aspects of substance abuse. Additionally, this protocol can assist those aiming to quit smoking and is used in trauma outreach settings.