What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is the insertion of hair-thin sterile disposable needles into points on the body that have been empirically proven effective in the treatment of specific health problems. Acupuncture points lie along  lines on the body called Meridians. Vital energy, or “QI”, flows through the meridians and serves to balance, energize and nourish the body as well as prevent disease. When the harmonious flow of energy in the channels is obstructed,  pain and  illness arise. The therapeutic objective of acupuncture is to harmonize and balance the  continuous flow of  Qi and blood in the Meridians. There are a total of  72 meridians and over 350 acupuncture points.

How Can Acupuncture Help You?

  • Insomnia, anxiety,  and depression
  • Women’s health: PMS, menopause, PMDD, fertility and child birth
  • Musculo –skeletal pain , injury and loss of function, Sciatica, hip pain
  • Bells Paulsey
  • Foot pain and Plantar fascitis​
  • Allergies, asthma,  weak  immunity
  • Nausea , digestive disorders, IBD
  • Arthritic pain 
  • Fatigue
  • Symptoms exacerbated by stress
  • Hastens recovery from surgeries and chemotherapy

Other Applications of Acupuncture

  • Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture
  • Orthopedic Acupuncture, Musculo-skeletal pain and injury; acute or chronic
  • Personal Injury
  • Women’s Health: Labor and delivery, Menstrual disorders
  • Migraine headaches
  • Anxiety, depression, insomnia and fatigue
  • AURICULAR acupuncture is often included for pain relief, addiction recovery, smoking cessation and  anxiety
  • Cupping, Moxa and Herbal Medicine…and more

We also offer Cupping & Moxa Therapies

Cupping Therapy is typically used to loosen contracted muscle that is stubborn to resolve, Cupping Disperses stagnation of Qi and blood in the Meridians. Also an alternative or adjunct to needles in many health complaints.

Moxa Therapy gently warms the points and  greatly enhances the affects of acupuncture in conditions of frailness, weakness, cold and phlegm.  Moxa is made from Herba Artemesia Vulgaris , commonly known as Mugwort, which after aging is compressed into wicks and rolls.  Moxa comes in many forms and is used in internal medicines as well.

Meet the Acupuncturist: ​Holly Halsey L.Ac. Dipl. Ac.

Practicing since 1989, Holly was inspired to pursue her career as an Acupuncturist and Body Therapist as a result of her own amazing results as a patient. After spending 4 years in Therapeutic Massage she began her studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM) in San Diego in 1993 and graduated with honors in 1998. She is licensed nationally (NCCAOM/Dipl. Ac.) and in the State of California (L. Ac.) since 1999. An instructor of Asian Bodywork and Chinese Medical Theory at both Mueller College and PCOM, her massage specialty is Tui Na, the traditional massage protocol of China. She supervises both Acupuncture and Massage Interns toward the completion of their clinical hours required for their degrees and has taught both on-line and classroom versions of her classes at PCOM. She is a credentialed provider of continuing education for both Massage therapists and Acupuncturists.

She is originally from New York, has been an avid horsewoman since the tender age of 3, and aspires to dressage riding. When she isn’t teaching or treating patients she is usually on her horse, a 22 year old Anglo-Arab grey gelding named Stormy.