North Bay Medical Arts

 What conditions do you treat at North Bay Medical Arts?

Stress                              Postpartum recovery                       Post-surgical recovery

Insomnia                         Chemotherapy side-effects              Hypertension

Anxiety                             Grief                                                 Headaches/Migranes

PTSD                                 Unresolved emotional issues           Back pain

Depression                       Autoimmune diseases                      Neck tension and pain

Chronic fatigue                 Menopausal symptoms                     Eating disorders support

Irritability                          Pre-menstrual symptoms                 Inflammatory conditions

Digestive disorders           Morning sickness                             Constipation

Colds/Flu                           Painful and irregular periods            IBS

Weight problems               Sports injuries                                 Nausea

Poor circulation                  Diabetes support                             And more.....

Low immunity                     Allergies                                                                              

*We specialize in the treatment of women's emotional health. 

*Please contact our office to learn more about our treament approach. 

What are the benefits of Medical Qigong therapy and your other modalities?

Deep relaxation                   Improved immunity                  Self empowerment

Pain relief                             Enhanced digestion                 Tools for healthy living

Emotional balancing             Improved circulation                 Deep rejuvenation

Stress reduction                   Greater stamina                       Longevity     

Increased energy                 Healing touch                           A peaceful, quiet mind

Improved mental clarity        Enhanced body awareness     Motivation to change

Faster recovery from illness, surgery, and pregnancy          Cultivation of self-discipline

What will my practitioner do?

         During the initial visit, a full health history will be taken.  Questions will be asked regarding symptoms, health and lifestyle.  Your practitioner will also look at your tongue and check your radial pulses, which are key diagnostic tools in TCM.  All of this information is then organized to create a complete, accurate and comprehensive diagnosis of where the body has become imbalanced.  After the interview process, you will receive a treatment in the modality of your choice.  If you are coming in for an herbal or dietary consultation, you will receive a prescription or diet plan. 

What should I expect from a Medical Qigong treatment?

            Medical Qigong treatments involve light-touch bodywork while clients are fully dressed.  You will lie on a comfortable massage table in a peaceful treatment room.  Your practitioner will perform energetic balancing over internal organs and acupressure massage on specific acupuncture points.  Soothing music will be played in the background, and frequently aromatherapy is included at the beginning of the session to facilitate a parasympathetic nervous system state ("rest and digest").  Treatments generally last 45 minutes.  Patients find Medical Qigong treatments to be incredibly relaxing, balancing, and restorative.  Many fall asleep during the session.  Some patients experience dull, heavy, warm, or cooling sensations in the areas that are being worked on.  Others experience deep emotional releases.  There is nothing you're "supposed" to feel. 

         After the treatment the patient and the practitioner will have a chance to discuss the session and share feedback.  The practitioner will also prescribe Qigong exercises to assist in on-going healing.  These exercises, sounds, visualizations, and/or meditations are tailored to your needs. 

How should I prepare for a treament?

    1.  Wear loose, comfortable clothing.

    2.  Don't eat large meals just before or after your visit.

    3.  Refrain from overexertion, working out, drugs or alcohol for up to 6 hours after the visit. 

    4.  Avoid stressful situations after the treatment.  Make time to relax, and be sure to drink plenty of fluids and rest.

    5.  Between visits, take notes of any changes that may have occured, such as the alleviation of pain or changes in the frequency and type of problems you're experiencing. 

   6.  Come with any questions you have---we're here to help you.