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Cold Laser Therapy – Function and Performance

Our Semiconductor Laser Therapeutic Instrument has been developed base on modern laser medicine and clinical practice. It adopts low level laser with the wavelength of 808nm for medical use 1000mW.

Laser therapy is a revolutionary new approach to control pain and accelerate soft tissue healing, most effective therapy to treat drug free, reduce need for surgery.

  • The laser light quantum entering into the blood enhances the activity of lipoprotein lipase, improve the oxygen carrying capacity and the deformability of red blood cells, thus activating and cleaning the blood, reducing the blood fat and viscosity, regulating the blood pressure.
  • Enhance the Enkephalin metabolism, speed up the endorphin release, the light quantum entering into the blood through human skin could activate or induce T, B lymphocytes and macrophagocytes to produce cytokines enhance the immune power through the recirculation of leukomonocytes, strengthen the phagocytic activity of macrophagocytes, in order to diminish inflammation and odynolysis.
  • Increasing the blood circulation, enhance the metabolism of circulating materials, and improve the cerebrovascular blood-supply capacity.
  • Accelerate the growth of granulation tissues and new blood vessel, stimulate the protein synthesis, repair damaged tissues and promote rapid wound healing.

Acupuncture

  • Involves the insertion of thin, solid, single-use, painless sterile filiform needles into the skin.
  • Acupuncture needles may be placed in areas of tenderness or in any of the over 400 traditional acupuncture points depending on the conditions.
  • A variety of acupuncture styles are used such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Korean, Japanese styles and different microsystems (auricular, abdominal, and scalp). The insertion of these needles elicits a therapeutic response and can improve physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

Electroacupuncture

  • Known as E. Stim or Tens unites is used to add stimulation of the needles. Clips are attached to the acupuncture needles where electrical pulses are being generated. At that point, frequency and intensity is adjusted based on the condition being treated and the patient’s comfort.
  • The purpose of electro acupuncture is to stimulate simultaneously multiple needles without the treating practitioner manually stimulating each needle. After the needle is being inserted at a point, an electric current is passed through the needle to strengthen and alter the nature of stimulation. It was first used in China during the 1930’s and is now widely employed throughout the country and abroad. Although electroacupuncture may not be appropriate for patients with certain condition. The practitioner evaluates each patient and condition to determine whether to use electroacupuncture or not.

Moxibustion

  • It’s also known as, “Moxa,” involves burning a Chinese Herb – Artemisia Vulgaris(English name: Mugwort) near the skin to provide penetrating warmth to increase blood flow.

Gua Sha

  • Involves gently scraping when the skin is lubricated to perfuse an area with new and fresh blood. This action causes light bruising, which often appears as purple or red spots known as petechiae or sha. Gua sha focuses on moving energy, known as qi or chi, around the body.
  • Gua sha may help to break down scar tissue and connective tissue, improving movement in the joints. The treatment does not have any serious side effects but is not suitable for those with certain medical conditions.

Bleeding

  • It is an old technique that involves pricking a specific area of the skin to bloodletting. This allows the new blood to perfuse in the area of injury. There are numerous clinical conditions suitable to treat with bleeding that has the aforementioned differentiations.
  • The practitioner can tell you if your condition is suitable for bleeding

Chinese Herbal Medicine

  • It is used of specific, individualized combinations of plant, mineral, and animal products. It can be prepared as a tea, powder (san) or in pills (wan, pian, tang) to provide additional therapeutic benefits based on the patient’s condition.
  • Chinese Herbal Medicine is one of the greatest herbal systems of the world, with proven and an unbroken tradition going back to the 3rd century BC.
    For the past century, continually has developed in response to changing clinical conditions/diseases, and has been sustained by research into every aspect of its use. This process continues today with the development of modern medical diagnostic techniques and knowledge.
    Because of its power and systematic approach and most of all, the clinical effectiveness, it great influence on the theory and practice of medicine in the East, European countries and more recently has grown rapidly in USA .
  • Today, many hospitals throughout the world provide Chinese herbal medicine along with western medicine for treating emergency and chronic conditions.

External Chinese Herbs also known as Liniments

  • These are applied to the skin to treat a variety of conditions, mostly pain, joint deformities, and skin conditions. Many practitioners may prescribe liniments to substitute cupping or gua sha depending on the patient’s condition.

Tui na

  • It is a form of Chinese medical massage that is performed while a patient is fully clothed or under a sheet. Tui na has been used in China for more than 2,500 years. Many of the techniques used today by chiropractors like stretching and pulling are taken from the ancient Chinese books. A variety of hand techniques are utilized including stretching, pulling, grasping, round rubbing, pressing, and rolling. Practitioners use their finger, hand, elbow, knee or foot to apply pressure to a specific body location of concern.
  • This complementary and alternative Chinese medicine modality makes use of rhythmic compression techniques along different energy channels of the body to establish harmonious flow of blood throughout the body and bringing it back to balance. By applying pressure to meridians, acupoints, and groups of muscles and nerves, tui na removes blockages and works deeply with the positive energy of the body.

7 Star/Plum Blossom

  • The application of ‘plum-blossom’ needle therapy has a history of more than 1000 years. This technique involves a single needle or with 7 star short prongs at the end. The practitioner uses a gentle tapping method to quickly contact the skin and create gentle stimulation of the skin and underlying tissues.

Dietary Therapy

  • Nutritional advice is given based on both the condition and the individualized body. It takes into account the energetic properties of food and how these properties impact the body. In most cases homeopathic or herbal medicine is combined with more difficult conditions that cannot be treated with diets.

Homeopathic Medicine

  • The system was developed in 1796 by Samuel Hahnemann. It falls under holistic/alternative medicine umbrella where a disease is approached naturally. It is consider holistic because it treats the person as whole rather than focusing on the actual disease.
  • Homeopathic medicines are prepared through a series of dilutions, at each step of which there is a vigorous agitation of the solution called succussion, until there is no detectible chemical substance left. The medicine can be used for either acute or chronic conditions.
  • Depending on your condition, sometimes a homeopathic remedy might be prescribed in addition to your acupuncture treatment as oral or injection.

Vitamin B12 Injection

  • Vitamin B12 plays a crucial role in our bodies. An insufficiency of B12 can cause low energy. B12 is considered fuel for the body and is one of the vitamins which helps the body to convert carbohydrates into glucose. Glucose is the body’s primary form of energy. Sometimes Vitamin B12 deficiency can even lead to weight gain. B12 can help promote energy, increase metabolism, and burn belly fat.

You may also be more likely to develop vitamin B12 deficiency if you have:

  • Atrophic gastritis, in which your stomach lining has thinned
  • Pernicious anemia, which makes it hard for your body to absorb vitamin B12
  • Conditions that affect your small intestine, such as Chron’s disease, celiac disease, bacterial growth, or a parasite
  • Immune system disorders, such as Greaves’ disease or Lupus

Supplements

  • The majority of adults in the United States take one or more dietary supplements either every day or occasionally. Today’s dietary supplements include vitamins, minerals, herbals and botanicals, amino acids, enzymes, and many other products.
  • Dietary supplements come in a variety of forms: traditional tablets, capsules, and powders, as well as drinks and energy bars. Popular supplements include vitamins D and E; minerals like calcium and iron; herbs such as Echinacea and garlic; and specialty products like glucosamine, probiotics, and fish oils. Sometime the practitioner may suggest certain supplements depending on the patient body’s deficiencies.

Cupping

  • Today cupping has relieved more popularity than ever. More people got introduced when the swimmer Michael Phelps used them during his 2016 Olympic Competition.
  • Cupping uses suction to treat a variety of medical conditions. There are different types, including stationary cupping, slide cupping, and bleed cupping.
  • Stationary cupping occurs when cups are simply suctioned onto the skin and retained during the treatment.
  • Slide cupping involves sliding the cups back and forth on lubricated skin.
  • Bleed cupping is where the skin is pricked with a needle before a cup is placed over it. The purpose is to remove stagnant blood where new blood perfuses the area to facilitate healing.

Magnets

  • Magnets are taped directly on the skin on the specific acupuncture points to induce a therapeutic effect. Magnets are often used instead of acupuncture with those patients who are super sensitive and want to avoid acupuncture needling.

Hot Needle Acupuncture

  • Hot acupuncture needle is a method whereby the tip of relatively thick needle is heated with an alcohol, inserted beneath the skin and then quickly withdrawn. The Chinese Inner Classics refer to this as ‘tempered needle’.
  • Needle is generally 3-4 inches in length with 0.5-1 mm. The needle needs to be long so the practitioner can be able to hold it, so only 0.5 to 1 inch goes into to skin. Mainly used for some skin conditions or severe arthritis.

Ear Acupuncture

  • Ear acupuncture also known as auricular acupuncture is the stimulation of acupuncture points on the external ear surface for the diagnosis and treatment of health conditions in other areas of the body.
  • The ear is like remote-control to the whole body and many conditions can be treated through the ear acupuncture.

Scalp Acupuncture

  • Chinese scalp acupuncture is a technique integrating traditional Chinese needling methods with Western medical knowledge of representative areas of the cerebral cortex. It has been proven to be a most effect technique for treating acute and chronic central nervous system disorders. Scalp acupuncture sometimes produces remarkable results with just a few needles and usually brings about immediate improvement.
  • This fairly new technique with proven research developed in 1950s by various famous physicians; introduces Western neurophysiology into the field of acupuncture and explored correlations between the brain and human body.

Lifestyle Advice

  • lifestyle advices are often given in order to support the current treatments that the patient might be involved. Certain exercises might be suggested based on conditions.

Acu Point Injections Therapy

  • Hypodermic needles of 30G or 25G are used with 3 or 5 ml syringes. Depending on the disease, various herbal or homeopathic medicines may be chosen to inject as IM or mesotherapeutic technique is used.

TDP Heat Lamp

  • TDP heat lamps use a mineral plate to provide infrared heat to the body to warm and facilitate the body’s ability to heal itself. The primary effect is heat where acupuncture points are estimulated. The lamp is kept at least 60-80 square centimeters depending on the light away from the body or zone being heated. Time can vary depending on the treatments.

 

Cancellation Appointment Policy

We kindly ask for at least 24 hours notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment.

Thank you for your understanding.

Late Arrivals

We do not guarantee and may be unable to accommodate a full treatment if you are 15 or more minutes late. In some cases we may need to reschedule your appointment. If you’re running late, please call to notify us.

What to expect upon arrival at the office

If possible, please complete initial paperwork via the patient portal before coming to your first appointment. If you have issues log in, please call us at (813) 444-2020.

The first appointment can take about 90 minutes. During this time, we will do a detailed intake and assessment of your condition. The doctor will sometimes ask questions that might not be related to your chief complain and that is to obtain a whole picture of your well-being, so he can prescribe best treatment modality for you.

Upon the initial intake, Dr. Ivo will check your pulse and tongue. Those are common approaches in Chinese medicine in order to determine patient condition. We may also check vitals and conduct a physical examination. It is recommended that you come in loose fitting, comfortable clothing accessing easily points on your body. Depending on your condition you might be prescribed, herbal medicine, homeopathic medicine, supplements, therapeutic injections, tui na, lifestyle modifications, or dietary recommendations.

To avoid weakness and sometime discomfort, it is very important that you have eaten something prior to your appointment; it could be thirty minutes to couple of hours prior to appointment.

FOLLOW UP TREATMENT

Following treatments will be determined based on the severity of your condition. Following appointment may take 60 minutes (some cases may take 90 minutes) which will include a brief intake, assessment of your progress, and a full treatment.

Treatments will be based and adjusted on how you are progressing.

AFTER THE TREATMENT

Following treatment, most patients feel relax and their discomfort reduced. Depending on your condition, you may feel energized, and refreshed. The front stuff will process your prescription if any written and reschedule if need it.

We recommend avoiding extraneous activities for at least 2 hours. Most patients experience greater benefits the following day after treatment.

Taking opioids immediately after treatment may reduce effect of acupuncture treatment.