About Acupuncture

Moxibustion has been used alongside acupuncture for thousands of years. It is commonly called “moxa”, and is made from the crushed leaves of the sweetly aromatic plant, artemesia vulgaris. Moxa is placed along acupuncture points and heated to restore warmth and vitality to a channel that is deficient or where there is a cold obstruction (a diagnosis made by your Acupuncturist.) It is also known for it’s ability to support the immune system. While Acupuncture often restores yin energy, moxa is very warming stimulates the yang energy, making it highly restorative and nourishing. Moxa can be thought of as “the chicken soup” of Chinese Medicine.

Cupping therapy has also been used for thousands of years in conjunction with Acupuncture. It is particularly indicated when there is pronounced muscle tension and pain, as a remedy to restore the proper flow of blood and qi (energy which moves with the blood). Cups are typically placed along the back or in other areas with tendon or muscle tightness, such as along the iliotibial (IT) band. The action of cupping is similar to a vacuum on the skin, although it more gentle. The suction action of cupping releases tension in the muscles and fascia, helps to restore the normal flow of blood and qi, and helps to draw out pathogenic factors such as dampness, cold, wind, and heat (all causes for stagnation and pain.) Cupping is also used to aid in recovery during a cold or flu when there is congestion in the lungs.

Gua Sha is the use of a smooth jade tool along areas of muscle tension to release pain caused by stagnant blood. A lubricant is used on the area that is scraped with the gua sha tool. Many patients relate the experience as equal to a deep-tissue massage. Gua sha releases blockages in the qi flow just below the skin and in so doing creates temporary redness called petechiae. This usually lasts a few days.

The TDP heat lamp is different from most heating devices in that it features a special mineral heating plate made of a heat-treated black clay which contains 33 mineral elements. When activated, this plate emits infrared electromagnetic energy, called FIM (Far-Infrared Mineral) which penetrates deep into the body. These far-infrared waves are similar to the far-infrared waves generated by our own bodies. This allows for more natural and efficient penetration and absorption into tissues. This heat improves lymph circulation, increases blood flow and oxygen saturation to tissues, enhances white blood cell function among other benefits.

Every Flowerand plant has a specific healing, strengthening and balancing electrical pattern unique to that species of Flower. Each Flower Essence is a tool that can lead us towards greater health and well being by offering us the Flower’s healing wisdom about specific emotional, mental, physical and spiritual concerns. Laura works in partnership with Green Hope Farm offering speeific essences to optimize your healing and when needed specific remedies may be recommended.

Everything in nature has a vibration that can balance and heal. From the indigenous sacred healing paths, Laura may incorporate some of natures bountiful elements to aid in restoring the balance and harmony in the body, mind and spirit during a session.

Chinese Medicine is based on the laws of nature and with that our current modern lifestyle can sometimes be very far removed from these natural laws that govern our health and well being leading to dis-ease on many levels. Lifestyle coaching will be included in the sessions as seen fit to help shed light on any habits that may be keeping your best health and self from coming through and offer healthy alternatives incorporating the needs of the body, mind and spirit.

This work is highly effective to move past emotional blocks and mental patterns that have been keeping you stuck in cycles that aren’t getting you where you want to be. It can also help alleviate pain in the body and unblock areas where pain seems to accumulate. It is referred to as “Lightwork” and Laura, inherently highly intuitive and an energetically sensitive being, has been trained in very specific techniques to allow deep healing to rapidly occur with this type of energy work.

“Working with Laura has been a saving grace in my life. I have been working steadily on myself in the healing and wellness field as an acupuncturist, knowing a lot about and paying attention to my healing process and yet still finding myself stuck in the same old patterns. Where I saw improvements in myself were not in the places that truly mattered. I was falling in the same old patterns of difficulty. I don’t know where I would be know without having done these coaching sessions with Laura over this month and a half. My finances were dismal and I was still struggling with depression, confidence issues, and all my relationships we’re suffering from this because I was not in my power and my strength. Laura taught me how to access my inner strength, confidence, and self love in such a beautiful, mindful, and revolutionary way which I had not had access to ever before working with other therapists and counselors. This was mind-blowing in a way. I took her practices she gave me seriously and every week we were able to pinpoint some major improvements. The training was very applicable and straight forward. From the practices I have gained a real-time awareness of my ability to self love and that, in and of itself, has garnered a whole new level of experiences coming through in my life and a great awakening for my soul. Things that used to plague me have left my energy field or become drastically less of an experience/feeling. As I notice each change moving through I can see the path more clearly for my to manifest this next phase of my life with joy. All my relationships are going super well. I trust myself more. Laura helped me with beauty, grace, and ease through her coaching and body work for me to really feel this on quantum levels. I feel so blessed that I worked with her. I am excited for my life and what I will manifest next. I wouldn’t have been able to see this new horizon for myself without her! Never going to traditional therapy again. This is where the quantum leap takes place and what I feel I have been calling in for so long. ” – L.M., 2018

“Although I’ve experienced some of the benefits of acupuncture, Reiki, and other energy healing modalities, I’m still a bit of a skeptic since I don’t really understand how they work. But something compelled me to visit Laura, and I am so very glad that I did. Her energy work and coaching were particularly helpful, and with the work I was able to release emotions I hadn’t in a long time – to cry for the first time in 10 years – to see a clear path forward and have the courage to pursue it. Laura’s compassion, intuition, training and practice make her a great healer for any and all.” – C.Z. 2017

This 90 minute combo can be split to have 45 minutes of yoga which can combine calming and purifying breathwork, an appropriate yoga asana practice for your specific needs and meditation if desired. Each session will begin with a sanskrit chant. This is an incredible and deeply rejuvinating 90 minutes. 🙂 *These sessions are available in the Silver Spring location only or in home on a case-by -case basis.