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Glossary of Modalities

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Laila Wah OMD
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Traditional Acupuncture
Employs fine, 38 gauge needles to the skin at empirical points to open the meridians, move the Qi and is used for a variety of acute and chronic problems as well as maintenance of high health levels.

Non Surgical Face Lifts
Acupuncture for the face for skin rejuvenation, skin problems and other complaints such as TMJ, tension, nerve damage and numbness.

Wah-Atsu Shiatsu - Wah's Style of Shiatsu
Cutaneous stimulation to the body using a variety of techniques such as acu-pressure, deep tissue massage, meridian stretches based on zone therapy .  Theory shared is the same as Acupuncture.

Infant Massage
Gentle massage for babies and young children based on the tenets of East Asian Medicine.

Herbology
Classical Chinese formulas which are dervived from natural substances for a variety of acute and chronic problems.

Cranial Movement
Manual adjustment  and acu-pressure to the cranial area of the skull.

Micro-Stimulation
Device for alleviating sore muscles and inflammation.  Generally used for the backside.

Nutritional Supplements
Botanical and mineral substances for assisting the Life Force processes.

Bach Flower Essences
Taken from the essences of flowers, liquid formulas are used for emotional issues.  Originator is Edward Bach.

Lifestyle Coaching
Selection of lifestyle implementations for general improvement of emotional and physical well-being.

Reiki
Laying the hands over specific areas of the body to draw healing Qi to the area and for general balance of good health.

Seiki
Hands moving over the body, without touching the body, directs Qi of the electromagnetic fields which encircle the body.

Essential Oils
Concentated oils taken from plants for the use of a variety of acute and chronic problems.  Either to be used topically and/or ingested.

Chakra Balancing
Laying the hands and using earth crystals over the major chakra areas of the body to promote healing and balance of body energies.

Earth Crystals
Natural rocks from the earth which have healing properties.

Ear Candling
Used to remove excess wax, fungi, and fat globules from the ear.

Visualization
Inner pictorial meditation to promote healing.

For more information
or to arrange an appointment contact:

Laila Wah OMD
267-884-3576 or 215-493-1889 or 215-627-6000
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