Stacey Small, L.Ac

It has been scientifically determined that human beings are unique bio-energetic systems. For thousands of years Oriental Medicine has acknowledged that there is a vital life force that flows through all things which is called Qi. In the West it is often referred to as energy.

When the balance of this energy is disturbed due to either trauma, poor diet, medications, stress, hereditary conditions, environmental factors, emotions, psychological or spiritual issues, pain or illness results.Gua Sha, & Tuina (Chinese massage). Determining a person's constitutional type is a very effective tool in assessing a person's strengths and weaknesses.

Chinese Herbal Medicine is one of the great herbal systems of the world, with an unbroken tradition going back to the 3rd century BC. Yet throughout its history it has continually developed in response to changing clinical conditions, and has been sustained by research into every aspect of its use.

Children are dynamic and adaptable little beings. Children generally respond quickly to natural medicine and have very successful outcomes. Many childhood conditions can be treated easily and successfully without invasive methods or strong pharmaceutical medicine. It can be very upsetting when our children are sick, from something as small as a cold/flu bug to something more serious like asthma.

Curbside Acupuncture is a community service project born out of the new and uncertain times we are living through. It is an opportunity for community members to receive safe and affordable holistic health support from the safety and comfort of their own vehicle.

Curbside Acupuncture is a minimal contact, drive-up or drive-in service specifically for those experiencing high levels of stress, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance, feelings of fear, grief, worry, and those seeking a better sense of well-being during this time of crisis.Five sterile acupuncture needles will be placed in participants' ears and retained for 30 minutes.

Stacey Small, L.Ac. is a California State Board licensed Acupuncturist and is also certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She earned a post-graduate degree at Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, one of the most highly regarded schools of its kind.