Behind the Brand

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.

Many symptoms and  illnesses are caused by the toxins in our foods, unhealthy and/or unbalanced diets and food sensitivities. Eating a healthier, more balanced diet while avoiding food sensitivities, manufactured ingredients and pesticides reduces the harmful substances entering our bodies. Replacing them with cleaner, more organically grown food and natural plant remedies aids the body in healing itself and preventing future disease. Each consultation will include recommedations for a healthier diet and lifesyle to support your healing journey.

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.

 Cosmetic acupunctue is also referred to as facial rejuventation acupuncture. It is a method of acupuncture that focuses specifically on an aesthetic condition of the patient, usually concerning the face. 

It involves strategically inserting ultra-thin, single use, sterilized acupuncture needles into different areas of the skin on the face and body with the aim of stimulating blood flow and balancing the body's "Qi"(which, when translated, means "vital energy" in Traditional Chinese Medicine). 

Holistic facial cosmetic acupuncture can be used instead of "botox" or other rejuvenation injections or it can also enhance and increaese the therapeutic effects and duration of such injections.

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 highlly 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.