Tuina massage (pronounced twee naw) and sometimes called Chuna (Korea) is translated to mean push and pull or lift and squeeze. It encompasses a style of therapeutic massage associated with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In fact, sometimes people refer to it as Chinese pediatric massage since it may be used in place of acupuncture whenRead more
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River City Wellness is offering a first time patient Acupuncture Discount during the month of February. Contact us now for details or to take advantage of this special deal. (PRLeap.com) Feb 1, 2019. Louisville, KY. More than 20% of the people around the world celebrate the Chinese (or Lunar) New Year set to take placeRead more
Herbal Therapy has been utilized for centuries in Chinese medicine to treat as well as prevent acute and chronic conditions. Like other methods of Chinese medicine, herbal therapy is rooted in the concept of Yin and Yang and aims to establish a balance of energy within the body in order to maintain and enhance ourRead more
For the more than 20% of the people around the world who celebrate the Chinese New Year, it is a time to celebrate new beginnings and fresh starts. It is also known in China as the Spring Festival: a time to honor planting and harvests, and is the Lunar New Year according to the traditionalRead more
While acupuncture therapy has long since been a cornerstone of Chinese medicine practices, for most of the West it still remains a somewhat mystifying form of pain relief. That being said, alternative medicine in general is becoming more accepted within the medical community, as findings from controlled clinical trials continue to support it’s evidence basedRead more
How Acupuncture Can Be Effective in Treating Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Hashimoto thyroiditis is the most common thyroid disease and cause of hypothyroidism in the United States. It is estimated that this disease affects over 14 million Americans and is about seven times more common in women than in men. Generally, hypothyroidism is diagnosed first andRead more
Treating Autoimmune Diseases With Acupuncture The first thing to understand about autoimmune diseases is that it is a disease of the immune system. An unknown trigger can cause over activity of the immune system, where the body attacks and damages its own tissues. Production of antibodies that are misdirected from fighting infections to attackingRead more
WELCOME 2018! Happy New Year! At the turn of every new year there is a burst of motivation and intention to make this year a better year. To make YOU a better YOU and to release old bad habits while creating space for healthier ones. My personal theme for 2018 is “Taking Charge ‘18”. WhatRead more
An acupuncture treatment rebalances the energy flow of the body and this shift has the potential to elicit reactions within the body that one may not be use to. There are typical patterns of reactions to a treatment but the specifics are unique to each individual and situation. Often I am asked the dosRead more
For me, autumn brings about dazzling colors on the trees, piles of leaves for my young kids to jump in, layering my outfits, chilly nights and most importantly…soups! I love soup season! We do many things on autopilot like preparing the yard or garden for winter, finishing up any summer projects or staying in bedRead more