Practitioner
Yoon Sung, M.Ac., L.Ac.
Dr. Yoon Sung is known for very little to no pain needling techniques. Her smooth needling technique will put you at ease. She has treated patients of all ages from 8 year olds to 80+.
Dr. Sung approaches each patient with tremendous care and customizing their treatment depending on the patient's unique body constitution.
Clinic Pictures
Treatment Methods:
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Acupuncture - Needling involves the insertion of very fine needles into the body through the surface of the skin. This is generally a painless procedure and leads to deep levels of relaxation experienced during the treatment.
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Cupping - A technique that uses warm glass cups on the skin to create a type of suction. These cups are used to remove stagnation from an area of the body.
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Gua sha - TCM procedure that involves gentle massage-like scraping of an area of the body with a spoon or jade stone to alleviates the stagnation of Qi (pronounced Chee) and blood deep within the tissue.
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Moxibustion is the process of burning the herb Artemesia Vulgaris (aka Mugwort) to either warm an area of the body or to warm an Acupuncture point. This technique increases circulation locally and warms/tonifies the body.
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Electro-Acupuncture - uses a small electric current stream that can be connected to Acupuncture needles. This procedure increases circulation and is used specifically if stronger stimulation of the needles is required. It is often used for musculoskeletal issues and/or sports injuries.
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Far-Infrared Heat Therapy - Therapeutic heat to stimulate circulation to help smoother flow of blood and Qi or Energy.
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Herbs - Chinese herbal medicine for specific conditions.
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Oriental nutrition - Specific foods used to strengthen rebuild and balance the body.
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Tai Chi - Movement exercises that help develop harmony and balance, and promote health.
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Qi Gong - Specific movements and breathing exercises used to improve health and vitality.
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Tuina/ Acupressure - A therapeutic massage technique that stimulates the meridians, facilitating the flow of Qi.