Vitellas Zhang offers a variety of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) services, such as acupuncture, fire cupping, suction cupping, guasha, and moxibustion. The combinations of these services is determined to provide based on the prognosis and TCM treatment protocol. Read below to learn more about these services.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is offered in conjunction with all of the below modalities, depending on the treatment protocol for the issue being treated.
Fire Cupping
The inside of glass cups are lit with fire to create a vacuum. The cups are placed on various areas of the body to promote increased circulation and movement of qi, providing a variety of healing benefits.
Vacuum Cupping
Medical grade plastic cups create a vacuum through the use of a hand pump. This type of cupping is used when more precise control is needed on the amount of suction. The benefits of suction cupping and fire cupping are almost identical.
Guasha
Guasha is the scraping of the skin to release unhealthy elements from the scraped areas and stimulate blood flow and healing.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is the burning of a specific aged plant over acupuncture points. It can be used in conjunction with acupuncture or completely separately.
What To Expect
Before you arrive. It's best not to eat a large meal before coming in for your appointment. Arrive neither full nor hungry. If you’re running on empty, a piece of fruit is a great pre-appointment snack! Visit the restroom before your session to ensure you are comfortable during your treatment.
What to Wear. Most clients find loose, comfortable clothing ideal to allow access to forearms, lower legs, hands and feet. Depending on the course of treatment, we may need to access your back, abdomen or gluteus (i.e. to treat sciatic pain). Some clients bring along a change of clothes and slip intoyoga/sweatpants and a t-shirt prior to treatment.
After your appointment. You are encouraged to drink lots of water after your appointment and make sure to stay warm. Refrain from drinking alcohol 24 hours after the appointment for best results.
Fees & Cancellations
Initial consultation and treatment. $125
Follow up treatment. $95
Acupuncture + Reiki treatment. $165
Payment should be made at time of service. Cash, check, or credit card (excluding American Express) are accepted. A Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Savings Account (FSA) typically can be used to cover services. We are an out-of-network provider. However, check with your insurance provider, as some reimburse for acupuncture services. At least 24 hours notice is required for reschedules and cancellations. A fee equal to the service cost may be charged for cancelled appointments or no show appointments.
First Time Patients
Initial Consultation. We will first review your health history form and discuss your concerns. We will also conduct an initial assessment, which may include looking at your tongue, taking your pulse, and generally observing your energetic state. Then we will discuss your treatment plan which may include acupuncture, acupressure, cupping, guasha, reiki or a combination of therapies. A deeper explanation of the services offered is explained above. We may use special aromatic oils to aid in your treatment. Please let us know if you are sensitive to smells so that we omit essential oils from your treatment.