Choosing a good Massage Therapist and Acupuncturist is important to you. At Gateway To Healing you can have confidence that you are in the right hands built on a solid foundation of professionals, each massage and acupuncture session is tailored to fit you and your wellness requirements. With this accomplished hand-picked group, they can provide our clients with superior customer service, and a wide variety of treatments. With hundreds of appointments available 6 days per week, and a convenient online booking system, we work around your schedule ensuring you can count on receiving the same day or next day appointment. We employ only the best Registered Massage Therapists and acupuncturists whose goal is to customize your massage and TCM treatmens to suit your needs, from relaxation to deep tissue, therapeutic, healing and more.
FAQ
Acupuncture FAQ
Do I have to believe in acupuncture for it to work?
No. Acupuncture works whether or not you think it will. Acupuncture is even used successfully on animals and children. They do not understand or believe in the process yet they get better anyway. A positive attitude helps with any type of therapy but it is not necessary to believe in acupuncture (or to feel it working) for it to work. Since positive expectations and belief in a particular therapy help to increase therapeutic results. We encourage you to raise any concerns or doubts you may have about acupuncture and Traditional Eastern Medicine. We’d like to help you to better understand acupuncture and Traditional Eastern medicine so that you may have the most positive healing experience possible. You are invited to contact us today, and we will personally respond to any questions or comments promptly.
What kinds of the needles are used now days?
Acupuncture needles are metal products. Specifically, the body of the needle is composed of stainless steel, and the handle of the needle can be made from copper, silver or plastic. Of course, they are pre-sterilized and disposable, to ensure cleanliness and safety. Depending on the individual, the location of acu-points, and the condition being addressed, the length and thickness of the needles may vary.
Is acupuncture painful?
Acupuncture is not painful. Most people may feel tingling, mild soreness, numbness, heaviness, distension, and/or an electric sensation. These sensations indicate the positive adjustments to the body through the movement of Qi. Occasionally, the patient may feel slight discomfort, but it will subside and diminish when the needle is fully inserted or removed.
How long does Acupuncture take? How often should I have a treatment?
The first visit will take approximately 60-90 minutes, which includes a detailed consultation. The following treatments will then be approximately 45-60 minutes. The number of acupuncture treatments required varies from patient to patient. In general, We tell our patients they should start to feel the benefits from acupuncture in 2-3 treatments. If the problem is acute, sometimes improvement is felt after 1 treatment, and may only need 3-5 treatments to resolve. If the problem is chronic and long-term, it may take many treatments to help resolve..
What do I expect after an Acupuncture treatment?
During your first visit, the doctor or acupuncturist will ask you health-related questions, look at your tongue, and feel your pulse. This information will be used for a proper diagnosis and the appropriate acu-points will be selected for you. Depending on the individual and the condition being treated, the effects of these acupuncture treatments may fluctuate. Some patients will feel the positive effects of acupuncture in a mere one or two treatments, while others may adopt a slower healing process. Positive attitude will often facilitate the healing process.
Most people who receive acupuncture treatments will feel relaxed both physically and mentally during or after the treatments. This is due to the fact that acupuncture can promote smooth circulation of the Qi and blood to travel within the meridian system. It also improves the function of the immune system (known as ‘correcting Qi’ in TCM) to benefit health and fight disease.
What is Chinese Herbal Medicine?
Chinese Herbal Medicine in an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Like acupuncture, it has been an effective means for combating various health issues since ancient times and is still extremely popular in China and many other countries. Chinese Medicine doctors initially diagnosis you based on the information provided during your consultation, and then prescribe the necessary herbal formulas.
In the past, herbal medicine required boiling at specific temperatures and lengths of time, but nowadays herbal powder is a much more convenient way to receive herbal medicine treatments. For example, you only need to dissolve the prescribed herbal powder in hot water and wait until it is tepid enough to drink. There are also herbal pills, herbal tablets, and herbal syrups available. Chinese Herbal Medicine can be used in conjunction with acupuncture treatments. Like acupuncture, it shows positive results quickly. However, for some chronic diseases, it may take longer for the body to respond.
Herbal medicine is mostly derived from plants such as: leaves, seeds, buds of flowers, fruits, twigs, stems, bark, roots, peels of trunks, shells, minerals, or animal products (without harm to the animal), such as: Cicada shells. Therefore, herbal medicine is safe and non-toxic. Due to its fully natural state, herbal medicine is generally not very tasty, but can be tolerated. Please consult with your TCM doctor if you wish to take herbal medicine while on other prescribed drugs.
What is Moxibustion?
This is another ancient Chinese Medicine technique which uses a specific Chinese medicinal herb. This herb, called Moxa, is made from dry Mugwort leaf/Artemisia (Ai Ye). The method involves burning the Moxa cone or Moxa stick in order to penetrate heat and warmth to the acu-points, meridians, and affected areas. Based on basic Chinese Medicine theory, Moxibustion should be used on cold and/or weak conditions within the body. Moxibustion is considered to be especially effective in the treatment of chronic problems, “deficient conditions” (weaknesses), and gerontology.
What is Cupping?
Cupping therapy is a process in which vacuums created by jars are sucked onto the body to remove the blood stasis and cold-dampness. Plastic and glass are the most common materials used today, replacing the horn, pottery, bronze and bamboo cups used in earlier times. The low air pressure required is created by heating the cup or the air inside it with an open flame or by bathing it in hot scented oils and then placing it against the skin. In practice, cups are normally used only on softer tissue, which has the ability to form a good seal with the edge of the cup. Skin may also be lubricated, allowing the cup to move easily and slowly across the skin.
Massage FAQ
What should I expect during my first visit ?
At Gateway to Healing, we make it our goal to customize each session to your specific needs. We encourage each guest to arrive at least fifteen minutes before their scheduled appointment to be able to take full advantage of the services. Each first-time guest is required to fill out a medical intake form which will allow the therapist to quickly assess your specific expectations and requirements.
How often should I get a massage?
We encourage you to take monthly massage. We believe in this model because continued maintenance of your body can help in everyday activities. Regular, monthly massage can help decrease stress levels, increase digestive systems within the body, help with decreasing the likelihood and intensity of headaches, speeds up the recovery of injuries or muscle fatigue from sports or working out. By incorporating regular massage sessions, we can help you create an effective treatment plan for reducing stress, pain, and muscle tension to help you along with your busy lifestyle.
Does Gateway to Healing have an online booking service?
Yes! Our online booking platform makes it easier for you to book with your favorite therapist!
Does Gateway to Healing support local community events?
Yes! Deep Roots Massage Therapy is always looking for ways to give back to our community, and guests. If you are looking for a sponsorship or are interested in partnering with Gateway to Healing for an event please reach out to our contact email: Sarahxiao2018@outlook.com
How does direct billing work?
For your first massage or acupuncture, you will fill in an intake form. We will need your Policy Number, ID Number (or Member Certificate Number), your Birthdate, name of the primary insurer if it isn’t you, and your full legal name.
Do you offer gift cards?
Of course! Click here to easily purchase our e-gift cards online
