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This blog extends the work we do at The Center for the Healing Arts. Here you’ll find reflections on the therapies we offer, how they support healing, and the ways they connect to everyday life.
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Allergy Elimination: A Holistic Approach to Clearing Sensitivities and Restoring Balance
Allergies occur when the body reacts to a substance that should be harmless — something as simple as pollen, food, dust, or even environmental chemicals. While these substances may not affect others, your immune system may mistakenly identify them as threats and launch a defensive response. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this reaction is understood as a disruption in the flow of energy (Qi) through the meridians. When that flow becomes blocked, the body becomes more reactiv
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Red Light Therapy: A Gentle, Non‑Invasive Way to Support Radiant, Healthy Skin
Red light therapy has become one of the most trusted, non‑invasive ways to support skin health and natural rejuvenation — and at The Center for the Healing Arts, clients have access to the AcuLight®, a high‑powered, freestanding LED device designed to deliver therapeutic light safely and effectively. The AcuLight® uses concentrated wavelengths of red and near‑infrared light to nourish the skin at a cellular level. With over 15,000 lumens of targeted LED illumination, this the
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Red Light Therapy
The AcuLight® is a high powered freestanding red light therapy device. With powerful LED lights and over 15,000 lumens, it can help suppport the improvement of fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, sun damage and dull skin. LED light therapy is widely used to support the appearance and health of skin by improving skin laxity and promoting collagen production.
Jan 29, 20241 min read


Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Holistic System for Balance, Healing, and Whole‑Body Harmony
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the world’s oldest and most comprehensive healing systems, rooted in thousands of years of observation, clinical practice, and an understanding of how the body, mind, and environment interact. Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, TCM looks at the whole person — their constitution, lifestyle, emotional patterns, and the underlying imbalances that give rise to illness. One of the most important branches of TCM is Chinese herba
Feb 7, 20212 min read


Homeopathy: Gentle, Energetic Support for Detoxification, Emotional Balance, and Whole‑Body Wellness
Homeopathy is a gentle, natural system of healing that works with the body’s energetic patterns to support balance, detoxification, and emotional well‑being. At The Center for the Healing Arts, homeopathic remedies are often used when deeper layers of imbalance need to be addressed — especially when the body is holding onto old patterns, toxins, or what traditional systems refer to as miasms . Homeopathic remedies can help bring these deep‑seated energetic or cellular imbalan
Feb 7, 20212 min read


Herbal Therapy: A Natural, Time‑Tested Approach to Healing and Balance
Herbal therapy has been an essential part of healing traditions for thousands of years, and it remains a powerful tool in modern holistic medicine. At The Center for the Healing Arts, herbal medicine is viewed as an integral part of restoring balance, supporting the body’s natural healing processes, and addressing the root causes of illness — not just the symptoms. Our practitioners offer a wide range of high‑quality herbal formulas to complement your treatment plan. Kim is c
Feb 7, 20212 min read


Gua Sha: A Traditional Healing Technique for Circulation, Pain Relief, and Whole‑Body Balance
Gua sha is a time‑honored healing technique used throughout East Asian medicine to improve circulation, release stagnation, and support the body’s natural healing processes. At The Center for the Healing Arts, this therapy is offered as a gentle, effective way to ease tension, reduce inflammation, and restore balance. Sometimes referred to as “scraping,” “coining,” or “spooning,” gua sha involves using a smooth‑edged tool to apply rhythmic, unidirectional strokes across lubri
Feb 7, 20213 min read


Moxibustion: A Traditional Therapy for Warmth, Circulation, and Whole‑Body Balance
Moxibustion is one of the oldest healing techniques in East Asian medicine, used for thousands of years to warm the body, strengthen circulation, and support the smooth flow of qi (chi). At The Center for the Healing Arts, this gentle heat therapy is often paired with acupuncture to enhance relaxation, improve energy flow, and support overall wellness. The practice centers around moxa , a dried form of the herb mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), known in Chinese medicine as ai ye
Feb 7, 20213 min read


Fire Cupping: A Traditional Therapy for Circulation, Pain Relief, and Deep Muscle Relaxation
Fire cupping is one of the most recognizable and time‑honored therapies in East Asian medicine. Used for centuries across many cultures, cupping helps release tension, improve circulation, and support the body’s natural healing processes. At The Center for the Healing Arts, fire cupping is offered as a gentle, effective therapy for pain relief, stress reduction, and whole‑body balance. This ancient technique was documented as early as the 4th century by the herbalist Ge Hong,
Feb 7, 20213 min read


Acupuncture: A Time‑Tested Therapy for Fertility, Pain Relief, Allergy Support, and Whole‑Body Wellness
Acupuncture is one of the world’s oldest healing systems, with a history stretching back thousands of years. While variations of the practice appeared across Asia, the Far East, and even parts of Europe, the most complete and enduring development of acupuncture comes from Chinese medicine. For generations, it has been used to restore balance, support natural healing, and help people feel more grounded and well in their bodies. At its core, acupuncture regulates the flow of Qi
Feb 7, 20214 min read
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