Uncovering the root cause of health issues  naturally

Acupuncture involves placing hair thin, sterile needles into specific points along the body’s energy pathways (meridians). This affects the physiological processes of the body and unblocks or redirects the flow of qi (energy) so the body can achieve its natural state of balance. Acupuncture stimulates nerves, muscles, and connective tissue. It aids in the release of endorphins, which are the natural pain fighters in the body. It guides circulation and assists with the body’s natural healing processes to support immune function.

Chinese Herbal Medicine is different from Western Medicine in that it treats the root cause of an imbalance and not just the symptoms. The herbs are safe and gentle. They can be used as preventative care or treat an array of diseases and conditions. There are thousands of herbs in the Chinese pharmacopia, consisting of plants, minerals and animal products. Herbs are usually combined into formulas containing anywhere from 3 to 20 herbs. These herbal combinations are meticulously designed according to each individual herbal property.

Electro-acupuncture can be indicated for certain conditions. Two acupuncture needles are connected by a mild acu current that moves energy in the body to assist with healing.

Glass or plastic jars are placed on the body which create a partial vacuum with the use of a flame or suction. This method stimulates circulation and relaxes muscle tension. Cupping is also used to ‘draw out pathogens’ in the case of common cold or flu. The cups can remain on the skin stationary or be moved around. ‘Flash cupping’ is done for a milder stimulation where the cups are placed and quickly removed.

Moxibustion or Moxa is the burning of an herb called Mugwort or “Ai Ye.” It is used to warm the channels in the body, stimulate the flow of qi and blood, and promote healing. Moxa sticks can be held over specific body points until the area is warm or placed directly on the skin. Moxa has also been successfully used to turn breached babies.

Gua Sha is a skin rubbing technique that promotes circulation and metabolic function. It allows toxins to come to the surface of the skin to be released.

Our health and wellness is affected by the foods that we eat. With life stressors, pollutants, environmental factors, and age our body's can lose the ability to effectively process and utilize nutrients. We can work together to explore your health issues and discuss foods and prescribe supplements and/or herbs that may be of support to you.

Acupuncture reminds the body to access its parasympathetic "relaxed" state. There are also meditations and mindfulness practices that can support this process and assist the body in achieving optimal health.

There are thousands of plant extracts that can promote health and well-being. They are aromatic and used in an oil. They are often used in treatment on acupressure points to improve physical and emotional health. They can also be diffused.

Functional Medicine works holistically to take into account physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. We can look at how different body processes are affecting your bigger health picture and heal those imbalances. Often we use testing and labs to seek more information.

*In depth Functional Medicine focused visits coming soon!

Telehealth visits are a wonderful alternative to in office visits. They are done from the comfort of your own location via computer on HIPAA compliant software. These visits can include functional medicine support, guided acupressure, meditation, herb/supplement & nutritional consultations. Herbs & supplements can be shipped directly to you.

Acupuncture aids in blood flow to the reproductive organs and stabilizes hormone levels. This in turn will increase ovarian function in women as well as sperm production in men.

Used as a complementary form of therapy for women undergoing other fertility treatments, acupuncture has been proven to be especially beneficial. Acupuncture can also help with the stress of fertility treatments. In particular, studies have shown that acupuncture definitely increases the rate of pregnancy in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF).

A German study was conducted in 2002 with women who underwent the IVF embryo transfer process along with acupuncture treatment and without acupuncture. The study showed that the acupuncture group had a success rate of 42.5% and the group without acupuncture had a 26.3% success rate. Additional research showed that there were less miscarriages and ectopic pregnancies with the acupuncture group.

Jennifer Rose is a California board certified & nationally accredited acupuncturist and clinical Chinese herbalist. She has been in private practice in Ventura County for over a decade. She graduated cum laude from Emperors College in Santa Monica with a Masters of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Other clinical experience includes treating patients at the Emperors Clinic in Santa Monica and UCLA Arther Ashe Health Center.

She treats a wide range of conditions and focuses her practice in chronic health issues, immune support, pain management, women’s health, and emotional balancing. 

Jennifer believes in the importance of patient centered healthcare stemming from her deep empathy and desire to support people where they are with their own process. Her goal is to help facilitate improved health and well-being. She practices holistically taking into account the entire lifestyle of her patients to customize their care.