Columbia City Acupuncture and Herb Clinic has moved to a new location in downtown Columbia City! The clinic is now located at 4852 37th Ave S, at the corner of 37th and Edmunds, one block West of Rainier across from the Columbia City Farmer's Market and Bank of America. Please stop by the new location to say hi and check out our fancy new office.

I am also excited to announce that CCAH is now accepting insurance from Premera, Lifewise, Aetna, Cigna and Uniform insurance plans.

More exciting news! Dr. Wendy Schloss, ND, will soon be practicing her medical art in our office. More details to come!"

• Traditional Chinese Acupuncture Insertion of hair-fine sterilized single-use needles in the skin at specific acupuncture points to stimulate the flow of Qi and blood.
  
  
• Traditional Japanese Acupuncture A gentle style of acupuncture with an emphasis on palpation (touch) for diagnosis and treatment, using shallow needling techniques and direct Moxibustion.
  
  
• Chinese Herbal Medicine Decoctions, teas, pills, poultices, ointments and liniments to be utilized internally and externally. Usually herb prescriptions are custom made to fit individual diagnoses and treatment plans.
  
  
• Tui Na Massage Tui Na is an ancient and specialized Chinese massage / acupressure tradition used to speed up the healing of painful conditions in conjunction with acupuncture and herbs.
  
  
• Cupping A technique in which glass or bamboo cups are placed firmly on the skin via a vacuum created by heat. Stimulates blood flow to release qi and blood stagnation or externally contracted pathogens.
  
  
• Moxa/Heat Therapy A very soothing process which comprises the burning of moxa (powdered Chinese Mugwort / Ai Ye) over certain surface areas of the body or on specific acupuncture points using a compressed moxa stick or cones of loose moxa.
  
  
• Adjuvant Therapies Such as meditation to promote deep breathing and calm of mind, and Qi Gong to promote healthy functions of internal organs and cultivation of Qi through gentle physical movement.
  
  
• Lifestyle and Diet Education
  Long considered the highest forms of medicine! This is a crucial aspect of the healing process for traumatic injury, internal medicine, disease prevention and health maintenance. Medicine to take home and teach others.
  
  
Thank you for visiting! I wish only the best health for you, your family and your community
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4852 37th Ave South, Seattle WA 98118, (206) 650-9404, columbiacityacupuncture@gmail.com
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