Sandy Carveth, BN, RN

Our bodies are quite adept at repairing themselves. I use methods that aid the natural ability to heal with modalities like acupuncture, nutrition, and promotion of chronic pain self-management.

Contemporary Medical Acupuncture is a precise peripheral nerve stimulation technique, in which fine solid, sterile, single-use acupuncture needles are inserted into anatomically defined neurofunctional sites, and stimulated manually or with electroacupuncture for the therapeutic purpose of balancing the nervous system and/or the endocrine, exocrine and immune systems, acute and/or chronic pain syndromes, functional problems/diseases.

Neuromodulation occurs through neurological and neurohumoral mechanisms at multiple levels, namely: peripheral nerves, spinal cord, brain stem, brain and cerebellum.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture can be effective as a solitary treatment, or as an adjunct to other therapeutic interventions. 

The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes the use of acupuncture in the treatment of:

• Sports related injuries and other movement disorders;
• Acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain problems: neck pain, shoulder pain, low back pain, joint pain;
• Chronic pain: headaches, migraines, sciatica, osteoarthritis, neuritis and facial pain;
• Digestive disorders: irritable bowel, constipation, diarrhea and gastritis;
• Menstrual and reproductive problems such as dysmenorrhea (painful periods), perimenopausal symptoms and infertility;
• Urinary tract disorders: prostatitis and bladder dysfunction;
• Respiratory problems: sinusitis, asthma, sore throat and recurrent respiratory tract infections;
• Stress related problems: addictions and post-traumatic stress disorder.

I offer services in permanent make-up application. This is  a cosmetic makeup application technique which can enhance your natural beauty or help correct imperfections. 

The technique employs micropigmentation of the skin as a means of producing designs that resemble makeup, such as eye-liner and lip tinting. Microblading and/or a powder brow techniques can darken, reshape and create the look of thicker eyebrows.

These are highly sought after cosmetic techniques which last up to 2 years. A "touch-up" within 6-8 weeks may be required following the intital treament for a lesser fee. 

EYEBROW POWDER TECHNIQUE

(approx. 2hrs)

• No hair strokes
• Softer look
• Lasts longer (touch-ups 1.5-2 yrs)
• Suitable for all skin types

EYEBROW MICROBLADING TECHNIQUE 

(approx. 1.5 hrs)

• Fine hair strokes
• Touch ups once a year
• NOT IDEAL for oily or thin skin

COMBINATION BROW TECHNIQUE

(approx. 2 hrs)

• Natural look
• Lasts longer than microblading alone
• Touch ups every 1.5-2 yrs
• Suitable for all skin types

PERMANENT EYELINER 

Can include top and/or bottom eyeliner by adding a pigment close to your lash line. This can help define your lashes and the contour of your eyes. You can choose a soft, natural look or a winged look.

PERMANENT LIP TINTING

Lip tinting can does not create a "fuller lip " like lip fillers do however, lip tinting can give an appearance of fuller lips with a more defined lip border. Healing time is approx. 10 days with the regular application of a recommended topical lotion which may be purchased at any pharmacy without a prescription. 

** Note if you are prone to "cold sores", it is recommended that you take your prescribed anti-viral medication prior to lip tinting in order to avoid a break-out after your lip tinting treatment.