While acupuncture is a relatively new healing technique in the west, various forms of acupuncture and herbal medicine have been practiced in China, Japan, Korea, and other Asian countries for over 2,000 years. The idea of being able harness our bodies’ own energy for healing has existed in numerous cultures for thousands of years. Acupuncture treatment utilizes sterilized, filiform, stainless-steel needles, about the width of a human hair, inserted into specific points on the body. These needles are inserted just below the skin and into the tissue below to move the body’s vital energy (Qi) and help facilitate the body healing itself. Both The National Institutes of Health and The World Health Organization recognize the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating a variety of ailments including acute and chronic pain, gynecological disorders, respiratory illness, gastrointestinal illness, and headaches.

At your first treatment a comprehensive intake will be done including identifying your health concerns and goals, taking of a complete medical history, and the reading of Chinese pulses and tongue diagnosis. Treatment may consist of acupuncture alone or used in combination with other techniques and modalities such as electroacupuncture, guasha, cupping, and moxibustion. The length and frequency of treatment will depend on the specific concerns and how long they have been present. It is common for acupuncture treatment to take 5 or more treatments over a number of weeks for significant improvement or resolution to be seen. Consistency is key. I am committed to the work of healing and hope that you also will be committed with your time and patience.

Allergies * Arthritis * Asthma * Back Pain * Carpal Tunnel Syndrome * Chronic Fatigue Syndrome CFS/ ME * Depression * Endometriosis * Gastrointestinal Disturbances * Headaches and Migraines * High Blood Pressure * Infertility * Insomnia * Menopausal Symptoms * Menstrual Problems * Musculoskeletal Pain * Sciatica * Sprains and Sports Injuries * Stress

Massage treatments are tailored to the client’s needs and involve a combination of Swedish, deep tissue, neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, trigger point, cupping, and guasha. Initially when Tova started Acupuncture school she envisioned transitioning out of massage, however, over the last years and especially during the pandemic, she has realized the necessity of therapeutic touch and encourages everyone to enjoy its benefits- both physical and mental.

Tova has been practicing Ashtanga Yoga for over 20 years. She taught in the daily Mysore style for 8 years before the program was put on hold in 2020. She has since returned with a limited teaching schedule as she believes strongly in the therapeutic and healing qualities of this practice. Please contact her for her teaching schedule and to enquire about space.

Inner Pass is the English translation of the name for the 6th Acupuncture point on the pericardium channel (PC-6). PC-6 is a powerful point used for a variety of conditions ranging from depression and anxiety, to nausea and vomiting, as well as many other conditions involving the Shen (mind), the Qi of the chest, and the stomach. The name evokes a path of healing that we all have inside of ourselves.