Zero Point Acupuncture
by Tamilyn Banno

Tamilyn is a licensed acupuncturist and holds a Master’s degree in Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine. Her passion for health and wellness sparked when she was in high school and has since dedicated her life to studying and practicing holistic medicine. Each treatment is geared toward treating the root of disease versus managing symptoms alone. She believes touch is the most powerful medicine and brings a high level of awareness, knowledge, and intention to every session. She treats a myriad of conditions, including musculoskeletal pain, stress and anxiety, sleep disorders, digestive issues, gynecological issues, and more! When she isn’t working, you can find Tamilyn practicing various sorts of movement arts, adventuring with her pups, studying biomechanics, and picking up whatever new hobby she can.

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Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an East Asian medical technique that dates back over 5,000 years. It involves inserting very thin sterile needles into specific locations in the body called acupoints. These points lie on various meridians, or channels, throughout the body and have particular actions and indications used to restore balance within the body. Acupuncture is used to treat musculoskeletal pain, digestive issues, menstrual issues, sleep disorders, stress and anxiety, and much more! Please be sure to eat something small and avoid caffeine at least one hour before your appointment.

Cupping

There are several different methods of cupping including fire, silicone, and vacuum pump cupping. Cupping loosens soft and connective tissue, breaks up adhesions by moving stagnation, and increases lymphatic flow and circulation. This therapy is great for treating tight, painful, overused, or injured muscles and connective tissue, increasing range of motion, as well as treating respiratory issues. The suction reaches deep into the tissues, breaking up stagnation and pulling toxins and metabolic waste up to the surface. The result is red or purple markings, indicating areas of stagnation and poor circulation. The marks are not tender and fade within 3-7 days post treatment. Areas that take longer to fade indicate more severe stagnation.

Gua Sha

Gua Sha is another technique that addresses blood stagnation in the tissues. Instead of creating a suction as in cupping, a flat tool is used to "scrape" along the muscle fibers to release stagnation. "Gua" refers to the scraping motion, and "sha" refers to the visible waste that is being expelled from the body. Similar to cupping, sha manifests as red or purple markings, indicating areas of stagnation. These marks will fade within 3-7 days post treatment. Areas that take longer to fade indicate more severe stagnation.

This therapy is great for addressing tight, painful, overused, or injured muscles and connective tissue, increases range of motion and boosts circulation of Qi, Blood, and fluids.

Shiatsu Massage

Zen Shiatsu, created by Shizoto Masunaga, is a Japanese-style massage that works on select meridians throughout the body. Instead of localized, deep-tissue massage, Shiatsu is a full body massage that uses light(er) pressure to activate meridians and bring the body into a state of balance and thus, optimal functioning. Zen Shiatsu is not only a form of bodywork, but a type of meditation on the practitioners' end. The course of treatment is determined by listening to the body's responses and acting according to what it needs in each, individual moment.

Facial Cupping or Gua Sha

This treatment can help brighten the complexion, lift and sculpt the face, reduce fine lines, release tension, and increase circulation in the face and neck through the use of silicone cups or a gua sha tool. Unlike body cupping, this treatment uses gentle, sliding suction or glide, and therefore does not produce any marks. The skin may be temporarily pink or red after, which is an indication that new blood is circulating to the area. If you have received botox, we recommend waiting two weeks before scheduling your Facial Cupping or Gua Sha treatment.

Express Facial Gua Sha

This facial is a shortened version of the full Facial Cupping/Gua Sha treatment for those who have a busy schedule or are interested in dipping their toes in the wonderful world of gua sha. If you have received Botox, we recommend waiting two weeks before scheduling your Facial Cupping or Gua Sha treatment.

TMJ Release

This treatment combines massage and cupping or gua sha to target areas in the neck and jaw related to TMJ disorder. Compared to a regular facial cupping or gua sha session, this treatment utilises hands on bodywork to assist in releasing the myofascia of the neck. This treatment is a great option for people who are sensitive to or have a phobia of needles. However, acupuncture is also very effective at treating TMJ disorder. If you are interested in treating TMJ with a combination of acupuncture and massage, please schedule an acupuncture appointment.

Deep Tissue Massage

This type of therapeutic massage targets deep layers of muscle and surrounding tissue through the use of slow, firm pressure. Deep tissue massage can help treat areas of chronic pain by lengthening and relaxing muscles, improving circulation, and increasing range of motion.

Zero Point Acupuncture by Tamilyn Banno

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Zero Point Acupuncture
by Tamilyn Banno