Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture

In Chinese medicine, health is viewed as a balance of the body’s energy. As a result of physical ailments and every day stress, this energy can become blocked or depleted. Acupuncture, through the use of tiny, hair-thin painless needles inserted into specific points, balances the strength and energy of the body to trigger healing. Unlike western medicine, the whole body is taken into account enabling the practitioner to address several issues at once. Many western-based studies have been done indicating acupuncture’s effectiveness.

The conditions that acupuncture can treat are limitless but commonly treated disorders include musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, respiratory, neurological and gynecological (including fertility). Acupuncture can also strengthen immunity and facilitate healing during chronic illness. For example, it is often used in conjunction with chemotherapy treatments to combat fatigue and nausea as well as to prevent secondary infections. If soon treated after a stroke, it can help tremendously with speech and motor skills.

At a time when people are taking many medications, which serve to merely mask symptoms, acupuncture has the unique ability to help not just with symptom relief but also as a way to treat underlying issues. It is a gentle, holistic and cost-effective way to maintain optimal health and wellbeing.

Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation-A safer alternative to Botox!!

Acupuncture facial rejuvenation is a new and exciting way to look your best. It is a wonderful alternative to invasive procedures such as injections and plastic surgery. The basic principle is that energy out of balance will not only manifest within the body but will appear on the exterior as well.

An acupuncture facial rejuvenation treatment focuses on problems such as wrinkles, sagging, puffiness and facial tone. It improves collagen and elastic production, evens out muscle tone and improves blood and lymphatic circulation. What is so unique about this treatment is that it also addresses the underlying reasons for these issues. For instance, wrinkles can appear as a result of dryness and puffiness can result from dampness within the body. Points on the body are treated for these conditions along with the facial protocol, which treats the superficial results of these conditions.

There is great benefit to this treatment in that as your face starts to look naturally younger, your body feels balanced.

Pelvic Floor Therapy / Women’s Health

Honoring the pelvis through the body, mind and spirit, renews our relationship to the sacred feminine. The pelvis and organs within, are the source of human creation, creativity, sensuality, pleasure as well as the center of gravity in the female human body. With holistic pelvic care, a woman comes to know and befriend her body in a wholesome organic way. Self-care pelvic techniques are taught for a healthy pelvic “root” relationship throughout the lifespan. Pelvic floor therapy rehabilitation can assist with:

• Urinary and bowel incontinence

• Dysmenorrhea (painful period)

• Dyspareunia (painful sex)

• Coccyx or tailbone pain

• Prolapse of pelvic organs

• Low back, pelvic, hip or abdominal pain

• Constipation issues

• Vaginal or anal issue following breast, uterine of gastrointestinal cancer

  An array of educational materials is provided as well as massage and manual therapy techniques that includes: A blend of Balinese & Mayan Abdominal, pre/post- natal massage, micro-current point stimulation (combining concepts of acupuncture and trigger point therapy), scar tissue massage, a tailored yoga and home exercise program, and simple but vital tips on herbs, essential oils, posture, breath, bathing, toileting and dietary suggestions. At Luna Therapy, we strive to empower women with tools they need for successful self-healing and living with greater confidence.

Lymphedema Therapy & Lymphatic Massage

The lymphatic system flushes out toxins and filtrates the blood and is an important aspect of the immune system. Lymphatic massage can help keep you stay healthy by assisting with detoxification.

Lymphedema Therapy AKA Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) - consists of manual lymph drainage, choosing and wearing proper compression garments, exercise, skin care, education and teaching patient self-care to manage swelling.

Some common conditions treated are: lymphedema, lipedema, post-surgical swelling, dependent edema and chronic venous insufficiency. Lymphedema is often a secondary diagnosis to a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Lymphedema therapy will give you the education and tools that you will need to keep your symptoms under control and best practices to manage swelling.

Our spa employs certified lymphedema therapists (CLT) trained in the Vodder technique.

Global Healing Traditions

Included By Request

Luna Therapy incorporates a variety of healing traditions from cultures across the globe that are time tested and true.

Sound Healing is the application of healing frequencies to the physical and subtle energy fields around the body. These healing or therapeutic frequencies and sounds are delivered via the human voice, toning, and a variety of sound healing tools such as tuning forks, Tibetan singing bowls, quartz crystal bowls, bells flutes or drums.

Luna Therapy blends a variety of abdominal massage techniques from the ancient Mayan and Balinese cultures. Abdominal massage can assist with constipation, IBS, pelvic organ prolapse, and other issues relating to digestion and reproductive challenges. It can help the body to achieve and maintain homeostasis, balance from within, or Chu’lel in Mayan culture- which is our vital life force energy.

Yoga, from ancient Sanskrit, means “union” is an ancient mind/body/spirit practice that has gained much popularity in the West over the past 30 years or so.

Yoga can assist with pain reduction, increase strength and stamina, improve range of motion, body presence, mindfulness and a sense of physical and spiritual well-being. There is much scientific evidence to support its efficacy in human health. A variety of Ayurvedic massage techniques for scalp, hands & feet, including, Kansa Wands, stimulate the flow of vital energy (prana) throughout the body during treatment.

Acupuncture/acupressure is based on the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principle of the five elements: Fire, Wood, Metal, Earth and Water. The human body is controlled by a vital force called “Qi” which circulate along channel called meridians. Cupping is a form of therapy used in TCM Where suction is created on the skin using cups. Originally these cups were made from bamboo or animal horns.

Reflexology dates back to 2500 BC to ancient Egypt. Ancient documentation found on papyrus illustrates hand and foot treatments to patients. The hands and feet of a person reflect certain body regions or parts that can be energized and rejuvenated.

Aquatics - Healing with Water

The acronym “SPA” was originally from the Latin language, the phrase means Sanum Per Aquam, or Health Through Water. It was coined in the Roman Empire and has been inscribed on the walls of ancient Roman Baths.

Water yoga is a type of aquatic therapy that can help facilitate greater range of motion in recovery from injuries, neuromuscular diseases and orthopedics challenges. Water is deeply therapeutic, relaxing and healing.

Aquatic therapy can also assist with lymphedema patients as the hydrostatic pressure in the water offers gradient compression to facilitate increased lymph flow and movement.

Water yoga is a low-impact aquatic exercise, performing yoga poses in the water, it can be enjoyed at your residence or public facility. Please call or email for more information. Small groups can be accommodated as well. No experience necessary.

Vision Therapy

Vision Therapy is a program of exercises and therapeutic modalities designed to improve a person’s visual skills in both mind and body to promote healing and to optimize eyesight. Our vision is one of our most important senses and is vital to give us information about our surroundings. Humans tend to rely on sight for information about their environment versus hearing or smell.

People of all ages can experience visual deficits that can be helped by vision therapy. Most would agree that our eyesight is priceless and we all want to maintain healthy vision throughout our lifespan.

People may have functional eye challenges, which have to do with oculomotor deficits; neurological vision loss caused by strokes or traumatic brain injuries; or age-related eye deficiencies sometimes referred to as “Low Vision”. Vision therapy can assist with maximizing eye health and function and offer suggestions on adaptations to home and environment.

Generally, a typical patient will begin to see results in just 6-8 weeks of vision therapy. Ongoing therapy done at home will provide even more lasting results.

It is best to consult with your eye doctor first and obtain an eye exam for overall eye health and preventative care. Eye exams can help identify eye disease like cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration as well as other health conditions. Eye exams can measure for vision acuity and assist with corrective lenses for improved eyesight.

At Luna Therapy, we promote eye health optimally through ongoing education, self-care, nutrition, eye exercises, compensatory strategies and environmental modifications. Vision therapy may be covered by your insurance company.

Your eye health is your greatest asset and most precious gift.