What Sets Us Apart
Chinese Medicine + Functional Medicine
Acupuncture
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Chinese Herbal Medicine
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Bodywork & Tui Na
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Fire Cupping
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Moxibustion
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Nutrition
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Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis
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Acupuncture ● Chinese Herbal Medicine ● Bodywork & Tui Na ● Fire Cupping ● Moxibustion ● Nutrition ● Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis ●
Universal Family Wellness Clinic is where ancient tradition meets modern science to form a complete system for identifying the root cause of illness and disease, and restoring balance in the body, and mind.
Chinese medicine seeks to identify the root cause of illness by understanding that the body, mind and their environment are an interconnected, interdependent whole. Functional medicine seeks to identify the root cause of illness by understanding the story the body tells through blood chemistry analysis from a holistic perspective.
By using Functional blood chemistry analysis combined with our Chinese medical diagnosis and treatment, we are able to complete our individual diagnosis for each patient and to form a treatment plan that adjusts the body and mind toward sustainable balance, and lasting results.
Our practitioners at UFWC are extensively trained in both eastern and western medicines. This allows us to be able to effectively support both the straightforward and the most complex health concerns.
Conditions commonly supported at Universal Family Wellness Clinic:
Fertility
Women’s’ health
Men’s health
Pediatric and adolescent health
General stress and wellness
Autoimmune support
Chronic illness support
Cancer support
Anxiety & Depression
Fatigue
Migraines
Digestive issues
Back pain
Neck pain
Hip Pain
Sciatica
Acupuncture
Originating in China, acupuncture is one of the most commonly used systems of medicine in the world. It is approximately 3,500 years old and involves the insertion of very fine needles into points along the network of channels called meridians. These meridians span the entire body and are understood as energetic highways. They conduct the bodies’ vital energy, stimulating electrical conductivity and movement of the bodies’ fluids, blood, and signaling the deepest systems and organs of the body to regain homeostasis.
One of the fundamental theories of acupuncture is that “where there is pain, there is stagnation.” Acupuncture moves stagnation and harmonizes imbalance.
At Universal Family Wellness Clinic, one of our licensed practitioners would assess your specific needs and health goals and develop a plan that fits both your goals, and your comfort level. Our practitioners have extensive training both in traditional Chinese medicine as well as bio-medical diagnostics. We utilize our diagnostic skills to always be sure that the patient is receiving the most appropriate and highest quality care.
Modern Science and Acupuncture
Physics
Today, physicists have shown that when a needle is inserted into an acupuncture point, connective tissue winds around the needle, which creates an electrical signal through the connective tissue and all the way to an organ, and/or other area of the body.
MRI Readings
MRI imaging has shown notable changes in brain activity during an acupuncture treatment suggesting how the brain achieves the deepest level of relaxation during an acupuncture treatment.
Ultrasound Readings
Ultrasound readings show that blood and lymph circulation increases during an acupuncture treatment.
Thermal Imaging
Thermal imaging shows areas lit up by inflammation and heat are reduced during and after an acupuncture treatment.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
One of the unique characteristics of Chinese Herbal Medicine is how the herbs are used together in formula. Our formulas generally consist of 7-10 different herbs. The philosophy and science being that by decocting the herbs together, we actually create a whole that is bigger, and stronger and more effective than the sum of its parts.
The benefit of custom herbal formulas is that it allows our practitioners to treat your specific constitutions and symptoms, with no side effects and for minimal cost compared to pharmaceutical medications. Additionally, the use of Chinese herbal medicine is preventative in addition to being able to treat acute conditions, so after taking an herbal formula, your body is actually stronger, more resilient, and more in balance than before.
At Universal Family Wellness Clinic we use our extensive and ongoing studies and practice with ancient Chinese herbal formulation to design custom Chinese Herbal formulas for our patients. We have a single herb pharmacy of over 350 of the highest quality granule herbs. Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs are complimentary therapies that can adjust the body chemistry for long-term effects. The first textbook of Chinese Botanical Medicine, Shen Nong Ben Cao Gang Mu, was documented 2000 years ago and continues to be foundational for pharmacological and botanical reference for Chinese Herbal Medicine and for our practice.
At UFWC, we prescribe herbs in several forms:
Custom granule formula that is designed and suited just for your health concern
Teapills are tiny herbal pills that are pre-formulated and easy to swallow
Tablets are pre-formulated as well and come in different and unique formulas
Herb, Drug and Allergic Interaction
At Universal Family Wellness Clinic, our practitioners are trained in the most up to date research on herb/drug interactions and will also take into account how herbs we prescribe may interact with medications, herbs and supplements you are already taking and/or ingredients that your body may be sensitive or allergic to. This ensures that our prescriptions are the most safe and effective for your specific health concerns and constitution.
Bodywork & Tui Na
At UFWC we understand and appreciate the importance of bodywork including tui na, a Chinese manipulative therapy used in conjunction with acupuncture, and herbal medicine. At the end of each session, your practitioner will assess your whole body and design a 5-15 min treatment with bodywork, manipulation, cranio-sacral, myo-facioal release, and tuning forks that will help to close your treatment with the most optimum and lasting success.
Fire Cupping
Fire cupping is one of the oldest and most commonly used therapies in Chinese Medicine. It uses fire and glass cups to create suction on the large muscles throughout the body. The most commonly cupped areas of the body are the shoulders, back, upper legs and hips.
At Universal Family Wellness Clinic, we use cupping for overall wellness, immune support, and pain, in the neck, shoulder, legs, hips and back. At our clinic there is no extra charge for cupping and it is included within the hour-long acupuncture session provided that your practitioner feels that it is indicated for your case.
Fire cupping is commonly used for the following conditions:
Immune deficiency
Acute cold or flu
Stomach pain, constipation
Carpal Tunnel
Shoulder pain
Back pain
Leg pain
Sciatica
Moxibustion
Moxa or (moxibustion) is formed from an herb called Artemesia vulgaris, that is dried and ground and then sifted to form a soft cotton like material, rolled into a charcoal like stick, or formed with organic binders to make small inch long cones that stick to acupuncture points and are burned. The ember of moxa never touches or burns the skin, but instead conveys special warmth through the skins surface that has been shown to communicate to the body to restore heath to reproduction, endocrine, and digestive organs. Each form of moxa has unique benefits for health conditions that require warming and tonifying the bodies vital systems.
The common health conditions treated with moxa are:
Breech baby
Cancer treatment
Inability to perform acupuncture due to extreme deficiency
Fertility
Irregular menses
Fatigue
Headaches
Nutrition
Nutrition is the ultimate key to lasting health. From a Chinese medical perspective, Nutrition is called ‘Gu Qi’, this is the post-natal energy that we have control over. This includes both what we eat, as well as the psychology behind what we eat and how we eat it. Moving away from fad or yoyo dieting and living and moving into an empowered state of being where we can experience the ebbs and flows of our body and know how to respond to our needs and desires.
At Universal Family Wellness Clinic, we focus a lot on nutrition, using diet journals to help the patients document what they eat and drink each day. All our practitioners are extensively trained and personally experienced in integrating nutrition into our treatments, and discussions.
Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis
At Universal Family Wellness Clinic we combine the ancient traditions and diagnostic tools of Chinese medicine with Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis. We use the standard functional blood matrix to analyze comprehensive blood chemistry panels to identify nutrient imbalances that may be affecting overall health. We restore balance using nutrition, nutritional supplements, and Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, Moxibustion, Cupping, Bodywork, and lifestyle shifts.
Our Specialties
Who We Work With
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Women of all ages can benefit greatly from acupuncture and Chinese medicine. For young women beginning to menstruate acupuncture and herbs help relieve cramps, PMS, and mood swings. Acupuncture and herbs stop heavy bleeding and pain associated with fibroids and endometriosis.
For women trying to become pregnant, acupuncture and herbs help solve problems of infertility as well as supporting healthy pregnancies and restoring and replenishing after childbirth.
For women in menopause, acupuncture and herbs greatly reduce hot flashes, and night sweats and help.
Women deal with a unique, and beautiful struggle throughout their lives. In order to stay in step with fast paced lives this requires adaptation to constant hormonal, emotional, physiological, and psychological transitions with incredible grace. Additionally women’s busy lives leave little time for self-care, attention to healthy diet, and awareness of how to protect, prevent, and treat disease holistically. Chinese medicine sees a woman at every stage of her life as being of a unique constitution with specific needs to remain balanced. I seek to enhance women’s strengths and bring a sense of ease to difficult transitions with acupuncture, herbs, cranio-sacral, Chinese massage, and gardening therapies.
Common women’s health conditions treated successfully with acupuncture and Chinese herbs: Endometriosis, fibroids, vaginal discharge, menstrual problems, acne, amenorrhea, auto-immune disorders, bloating, breast distention, cramps, depression, heavy flow, irregular period, irritability, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), skipped periods, menopausal symptoms, dryness, hot flashes, night sweats, poor sleep, pregnancy issues, interstitial cystitis, constipation, hemorrhoids, infertility, low back pain, morning sickness, postpartum depression and exhaustion, sciatica and more.
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At Universal Family Wellness Clinic we approach each patient from an affirming point of view to best understand their unique health presentation. Our facilities are gender neutral and our attitude toward providing comprehensive, affirming natural health care services can be felt in our clinic which is designed to welcome all people.
We treat holistically, and with an integrative approach to assess your individual constitution, and come up with a treatment plan that supports your optimal health. We have a specific and intentional goal to shift the trend of poor health outcomes, and healthcare avoidance within the LGBTQ community due to stigma, and prejudice. At UFWC, we are a safe, and welcoming space for all, and also work in partnership with other allied medical clinics and practitioners in the area.
Some of the commonly treated ailments are anxiety, depression, hormonal balancing, digestive stress, insomnia, fatigue, muscle and ligament pain, auto-immune disorders, high stress, insomnia and more.
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For men of all ages, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can provide valuable tools for effectively treating both acute and chronic pain, urinary difficulties, low libido, depression, high stress, digestive issues, cancer treatment support, skin issues, fatigue, hair loss, insomnia and more.
Acupuncture and Chinese herbs can also be a wonderful way to enhance your performance in life and your quality of life overall. By strengthening the bodies natural defense systems, men can more fluidly respond to life’s stressors, and find their quality of life overall is enhanced.
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Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine have been used to treat children for over 3000 years. Together, they are an effective, safe, and time tested method of treating most childhood disorders.
Asthma, frequent colds or flu, strep throat, eczema, rashes, infants with colic, diarrhea, constipation, headaches, side-effects of chemo therapy, auto-immune disorders, and much more are commonly treated with great results.
Some parents think pediatric acupuncture is too painful or even traumatic for their child. However the needles are so thin and small many kids don’t even feel them. And very often, children will be prescribed custom herbal tinctures and will not even need acupuncture.
In the peaceful setting of our clinic and under the skilled care of our practitioners kids feel safe and peaceful during treatments. The benefits of using acupuncture as a natural, side-effect free, low cost alternative to bio-medical care are so beneficial for young children.
At UFWC, our practitioners will work with your individual child’s case to find the best treatment plan for addressing your health goals.
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