Barefoot Services
My approach encourages regulation of the nervous system first. Along with acupuncture, treatments may include other modalities such as Kruger Omni Healing and Trauma Recovery. There is no substitute for the healing power of touch and so I begin every session with gentle massage, acupressure and often cupping.
Acupuncture
This holistic approach to healing links the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Very thin, sterile, single-use needles are inserted into the skin along the meridian lines. The procedure is virtually painless, and surprisingly enough, even relaxing. My style of acupuncture is rooted in touch and I tend towards fewer needles with less manipulation and a shallower insertion for patient comfort.
Cupping
After applying oil, I heat 2-6 glass cups using a lit cotton ball and then place them on your back. The warmth inside the cup creates a vacuum that lifts the skin, fascia and muscles and opens the meridians. The cups are then moved in a smooth motion all over the back, shoulders and neck. Like a deep tissue massage without the pain, this modality decreases muscle tension and relaxes the nervous system.
Tui Na Massage
Imbalances of qi, which is the body’s vital life force or energy, can cause blockages that lead to symptoms such as pain and illness. Tui na massage stimulates the flow of qi to promote balance and harmony within the body using many of the same principles of acupuncture. Some techniques are more yin, which is more gentle, passive, and meditative. The yang approach is more active, dynamic, and physical, creating more intense sensations by stimulating deep blockages and knots.
Kruger Omni Healing
Using a gentle, safe and hands-on approach, this modality stimulates a healing response from the nervous system to bring about balance and relief of symptoms. Conditions treated: sleep and mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, acute and chronic pain, sports injuries, headaches, migraines, postural misalignments, range of motion issues, sciatica, trigeminal neuralgia, etc. KOH also boosts the function of organs and muscles, treating digestive, endocrine, respiratory, gynecological and neurological complaints.
Pricing
60 minutes – $110
Treatments will often include cupping, tui na and acupressure. Kruger Omni Healing and Positive Reprogramming can be incorporated as needed.
Direct billing available at both locations for most Insurance Companies–please email your plan details ahead of time. Those eligible for MSP (income less than 40k per year) are entitled to be reimbursed $23 per session up to a max of 10 sessions by submitting here.
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Drop me a line at barefoothealingvictoria@gmail.com