Marie Gonzales' Services

Acupuncture

What is Acupuncture? How Does it Work?

Acupuncture is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing. Its use is supported by over 3,000 years of accumulated knowledge and experience.

The classical Chinese explanation of acupuncture is based upon the principal that health is determined by life energy, or Qi. Qi circulates in the body along energy pathways or meridians, each is linked to specific internal organs or organ systems.

It is the experience of practitioners of oriental medicine that illness is the result of blockages and imbalances in the flow of energy. It is the goal of treatment to adjust this flow, so that the body can regain balance and, thereby, heal itself.

Acupuncture can alleviate pain, as well as be effective in the prevention and treatment of diseases.

What to Expect

An initial acupuncture treatment includes a health questionnaire and interview, as well as examination of the meridians, tongue and pulses. A treatment is then designed to address the needs of the whole person. This will most often involve the use of acupuncture, but may also include Moxibustion (Heat Therapy), Oriental Massage, Cupping, Guasha, Magnet Therapy, Herbal Teas or Nutritional Recommendations.

The number of treatments needed differs from person to person. Chronic conditions may require several months of treatment. Acute conditions respond more quickly than chronic ailments, and may require fewer visits. Improvements can often be seen after a few sessions and results improve incrementally with each treatment.

The ionCleanse Detoxification Process

The ionCleanse Unit is a total body detoxification device, which provides a unique method for eliminating cellular debris from the body, such as:

• Partially Oxidized Fats
  
• Unassimilated Protein
  
• Cholesterol Deposits
  
• Uric Acid
  
• Plaque
  
• Lactic Acid
  
• As well as environmental pollutants and heavy metals

What Does the ionCleanse Process Entail?

During an ionCleanse session, your feet are placed in a warm foot bath, the unit is turned on, and within seconds, millions of ions enter your body.

The ionCleanse unit removes the body's toxins by generating a mix of positive and negative ions, which are able to attach themselves to oppositely charged impurities and eliminate them through the pores in the feet by a process of osmosis.

The session lasts for 25-30 minutes and many clients report feeling lighter and rejuvenated. Many people with joint pain, edema, gout, and fatigue report considerable relief after ionCleanse sessions.

The ionCleanse detoxifies the body more than any herbal or fasting protocols, with little or no stress to the client. It provides a comfortable and relaxing way to rid the body of toxins.

Essential Oil Therapy

What is Essential Oil Therapy?

For thousands of years, the therapeutic use of essential oils of aromatic plants has been utilized for the maintenance and restoration of health. Essential oils, believed to possess the most concentrated aspect of a plant, were anointed for their scent and applied to create healing on the multi-layered body/mind/spirit continuum. Today, aromatherapy is rapidly becoming one of the most popular modalities of healing available. It is quite commonly practiced among the biomedical physicians in Europe.

What to Expect

The properties of the essential oil are activated upon absorption through the skin and acupuncture points, inhalation and taken internally. A medical history intake form is completed my the patient followed by an Oriental Medial Diagnosis examination. This may include palpation of the pulse and meridian systems, as well as tongue diagnosis.