Deborah Clarke, L.Ac.
Services & Symptoms
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is one of the 
oldest, most commonly used forms of medicine in the world. Originating in China more than 2,500 years ago, acupuncture is currently one of the most thoroughly researched, practiced, and respected forms of complementary medicine available anywhere.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, your overall health is determined by the quality of the Qi (energy) flow through the natural pathways of your body (meridians). Acupuncture uses a variety of techniques, including placing very thin sterile needles or stim with a point locator on specific points to balance and improve your Qi flow.
Neuromuscular Massage Therapy
Neuromuscular Therapy seeks to find "trigger points," areas of high neurological activity which often refer pain to other regions. Once found, careful pressure is sustained on the point until you feel a release. Improved blood flow, reduced pain and healthier muscular function are the result.
Acussage - Acupuncture & Massage
I often combine both acupuncture and deep tissue massage, called "Acussage." The combination provides the best and longest lasting results.
I combine Neuromuscular Therapy with either German Auricular Medicine (using needles or stim with my point locator) or Japanese style body acupuncture. Both are very effective in treating most conditions.
Conditions and Symptoms
Diseases of the Muscles, Bones & Joints (and painful conditions)
- Accidents, injuries, sprain, repetitive motion strain
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Back pain, neck, upper-mid-lower back pain
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Osteoarthritis – any joint
Headaches
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Headaches due to a multitude of factors; arthritis of the neck, dental problems, sinusitis, stress and tension (all respond).
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Migraine
Diseases of the Nervous System
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Bell’s palsy
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Fibromyalgia
Emotional
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Anxiety, Depression
Diseases of the Digestive System
- Indigestion, crohn's disease, colitis, irritable bowel syndrome
Diseases of the Respiratory System
- Asthma, bronchitis, COPD, colds, flu
Allergy
- Allergic rhinitis (hay fever), Sinusitis
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Primary dysmenorrhea, back pain, pelvic pain, morning sickness
Addiction
- Drugs and alcohol
- Smoking
Side effects of anticancer therapy and antiretroviral therapy
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Nausea , vomiting, chronic fatigue syndrome
Cupping
Cupping has been a part of Chinese Medicine for over 2,500 years. It relieves aches and pains, improves circulation, and also helps with respiratory and digestive issues. I simply place a specialized "cup" onto specific points on your body, and then use suction to draw your skin up into the cups. It doesn't hurt — it simply draws fresh blood to that area of your body, which facilitates the cleansing and strengthening of your Qi (energy). The end result is a greater overall sense of health and well-being.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique that involves the burning of mugwort, a small, spongy herb, to facilitate healing and health. Moxibustion has been used for healing purposes throughout Asia for thousands of years. The purpose of moxibustion, as with most forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is to strengthen the blood, stimulate the flow of Qi (energy), and enhance your overall vitality and health.