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Acupuncture & TCM Bodywork
Acupuncture and Bodywork can be supportive for many conditions and concerns such as pain, stress, digestive concerns, neuropathy, injury recovery, headaches, migraines, fertility, irregular and painful menstrual cycles, and more.
Additional modalities may also be used during this session at no extra cost as time allows such as cupping, gua sha, tui na.
Not sure about the needles? While they are small, I get it. Sessions can also be acupuncture-free and include: acupressure, tuina, gua sha, cupping as needed.
Please wear loose fitting clothing.
We do not currently accept insurance at this time.
Hours
Tuesdays: 10am - 3pm
Thursdays: 10a.m.-3p.m.
Schedule Below
Acupuncture and TCM Bodywork
In-person sessions are held within Bloodroot Herb shop located downtown at 208 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197.
(Please note there are stairs, if you need a more accessible option please either book virtual appointments (via In Rhythm) or for acupuncture services you can schedule at Ann Arbor Community Acupuncture.)
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an approximately 3,000 year old practice which was first documented in China, though there is speculation of similar techniques to have been used across the globe independently of China (which I find particularly interesting).
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Acupuncture is used to help improve the flow of Qi, Blood, and other substances to alleviate dis-ease in the body, mind and spirit. Due to it's Holistic philosophy, TCM incorporates the mental/emotional with the physical and even environmental pathogens and influences when considering treatment and underlying causes of dis-ease.
Kierstin also provides Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Bodywork. This can be done in addition to Acupuncture or on its own. It is a great option when dealing with pain, tension, stress, headaches, migraines, sports injuries, or are looking for relief without the use of the acupuncture needles. TCM Bodywork may include one or all of the following based on what we are working on;
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Tui na: a form of TCM massage that works to improve the flow of Qi and Blood to reduce pain and tension or work on acupressure regions
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Gua sha: a TCM technique that utilizes a "scrapping" movement to improve the flow of Qi and Blood and release pathogens that may be causing pain and dysfunction
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Cupping: the use of cups to suction areas of dysfunction, pain, or tension that may be stationary or moving along meridians or ashii points (trigger points)
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Acupressure: pressing, rubbing, massaging points along meridians to help alleviate dis-ease and dysfunction
