Acupuncture

To heal, is to balance.


Shao-ying Cheng L.Ac., also known as Dr. Claire, is an experienced Acupuncturist at the Healing Arts Center. Her primary focus is to support her clients' healing processes through various modalities, including Acupuncture, TuiNa, GuaSha, QiGong, and other complementary practices.

Originally from Taiwan, Shao-ying migrated to the United States after completing her college education. Prior to her career in holistic healing, she spent several years in the Building Design Industry, managing computer design and drafting. Shao-ying obtained her DTCM degree from Five Branches University in San Jose and continues to advance her training through courses conducted by internationally respected scholars and masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Dr. Cheng's treatment approach is based on the core concept of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which revolves around helping individuals maintain balance, both physically and emotionally. With her expertise and dedication, she strives to provide comprehensive care and support to her clients' overall well-being.


Please call Dr. Cheng at 707.412.0304 to book your appointment.

Acupuncture

Traditional Chinese medicine elucidates acupuncture as a method for harmonizing the intricate flow of energy or life force, referred to as chi or qi (pronounced 'chee'), which is believed to traverse the body's meridians or pathways. Through the strategic insertion of needles into precise points along these meridians, acupuncturists aim to restore equilibrium to the energy flow. While acupuncture primarily serves as a modality for pain management, its applications have expanded to encompass overall wellness, including stress mitigation, as the field acknowledges its therapeutic potential beyond specific ailments.

Tuina 推拿

Tuina (pronounced "twee nah") is an ancient form of Oriental bodywork that has garnered centuries of practice and refinement in China. Integrating massage, acupressure, and various body manipulation techniques, tuina operates through the strategic application of pressure to acupoints, meridians, as well as muscle and nerve groups, with the aim of alleviating obstructions impeding the unobstructed flow of qi. By rectifying these blockages, the equilibrium of qi within the body is reinstated, fostering enhanced well-being and vitality.

Gua Sha

Gua Sha, a traditional massage technique, involves the skilled use of specialized tools to enhance the circulation of fluids beneath the skin's surface. This therapeutic approach aims to promote holistic well-being and provide relief from a variety of symptoms, including chronic pain, migraines, tension, and even certain viral infections like hepatitis. By employing carefully mapped-out kneading techniques, Gua Sha effectively stimulates microcirculation within all encountered soft tissues. In the context of Chinese medicine, Gua Sha helps address inflammation caused by stagnant chi, restoring the body's harmonious flow of vital energy and facilitating improved health outcomes.

QiGong 氣功

The ancient art of Qigong (also known as chi gung or chi kung) traces its origins back over 5,000 years and draws upon the foundational principles of acupuncture and traditional Chinese Taoist medicine. Serving as a gentle exercise modality, Qigong encompasses a series of repetitive movements, synchronized breathwork, stretching, and the promotion of fluidity within the body. Through these practices, Qigong facilitates the restoration of energy flow within the body, fostering an enhanced awareness of our own life force energy, known as chi.

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