Acupuncture in its simplest form is the insertion of needles into specific points on distinct channels or meridians. These points connect nerves, muscles and organs that influence the body’s blood flow. It can be thought of as conduits throughout the body’s flow of energy. Acupuncturists insert sterile, single-use, disposable needles in these specific points that can help with a variety of diseases. The goal of an acupuncture treatment is to balance the body so that it can heal itself. The acupuncture treatment plan may include moxibustion, external herbal therapies, tui na, cupping, gua sha and qigong therapeutic exercises in your holistic treatment plan. These are all part of Chinese Medicine that can help with your healing process.

Chiropractic is a manual therapy that aims to restore proper function of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. A chiropractic adjustment is a gentle and specific impulse through a joint that improves joint motion, relaxes muscle tension and decreases pain. Treatments will involve a combination of assessment, manual therapies, joint manipulation or mobilization and rehabilitative exercise all specific to your needs.

Chinese herbal medicine is an essential modality in the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is arguably older than the practice of acupuncture, but can be used in conjunction with acupuncture to have a stronger therapeutic effect for the body.

Each herbal formula may be customized specifically for you and your needs. Araya Holistic Pain Management strives to not just treating the symptoms but being able to treat the root of the problems. Each time you take your herbal formula, it is a way of treating yourself every day. Herbal formulas may be administered in raw form to decoct, powdered concentrates, liquid concentrates, as well as pills and capsules. Herbs and supplements can be sent through drop shipment.