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CHINESE MEDICINE THERAPIES

Acupuncture

Acupuncture

Looking for pain relief and improvement in overall health? Acupuncture is a well known and highly utilized practice to achieve both of those goals. 

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Acupuncture is the use of hair-thin needles (so small you barely feel them) to stimulate certain points on the body activating "qi" (pronounced chee) and triggering the body's natural healing abilities. In Chinese medicine, the body has twelve distinct meridians, or lines of energy, and each one of those meridians connects to a major organ. Acupuncture attempts to identify which meridians may be stagnant and then breaks up that stagnation with the insertion of those tiny needles. Acupuncture stimulates the central and peripheral nervous systems and causes the release of certain brain chemicals such as endorphins.

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BENEFITS OF ACCUPUNCTURE

MAY INCLUDE:

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  • improve circulatory system and immune function

  • provide pain relief (including back pain, post-operative pain, sciatica and more)

  • decrease blood pressure

  • aid in fertility journeys

  • reduce frequency and severity of headaches

  • improve digestive function

  • reduce stress

  • aid in weight loss

  • assist with addiction relief

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FIRE CUPPING

Fire Cupping is the ancient practice of placing fire inside small glass cups that to remove the oxygen to create suction so the cups may be placed on the skin to create a seal and pull. The suction causes the skin and superficial muscle tissue to rise up within the cup. The pressure begins the process of loosening the muscles, increasing blood flow, pulling toxins and sedating the nervous system. Fire Cupping is said to penetrate tissue up to four inches below the skin and has been considered one of the best deep tissue therapies available.

BENFITS OF FIRE CUPPING MAY INCLUDE:

  • detoxification

  • improvement in respiratory conditions

  • reduction in blood pressure

  • pain relief

  • increased blood flow

  • relaxation, reduction in stress

  • improvement in headache frequency and severity

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ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Moxibustion and Gua Sha

Our Chinese Medicine Practitioner also offers Gua Sha & Moxibustion. 

Gua Sha is the raking of the muscles with small paddles to move Qi for pain relief, detoxification and more. 

Moxibustion is the burning of the mugwort plant near certain points to inspire healing.

You may ask your practitioner if these services may be appropriate for you.

CHINESE MEDICINE THERAPY PRICING

Your Session May Include Any Combination of Acupuncture, Cupping, Gua Sha or Moxibustion (as discussed with your practitioner)

Single 60-minute session:  $119

Single 90-minute session:  $169

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60-Minute Chinese Medicine Therapy Packages

3 sessions:  $270

5 sessions:  $425

7 sessions:  $539

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Chinese Medicine Therapy Monthly Program*

Program includes many perks like complimentary salt room sessions,

special discounts and more!

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1 session / month:  $80

2 sessions / month:  $150

4 sessions / month:  $300

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*Prices are monthly with a minimum 3 month commitment. After the initial 3 months the program has a month to month term and may be cancelled in writing with a 30 day notice.

SALTERNATIVE

Holistic Spa & Community Wellness Center

OPEN HOURS: 

Monday: 10am - 8pm

Tuesday: 10am - 8pm

Wednesday: 10am - 8pm

Thursday: 10am - 8pm

Friday: 10am - 7pm 

Saturday: 10am - 6pm

Sunday: 10am - 5pm

1541 East Fabyan Parkway, Unit 161, Geneva, Illinois 60134

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Statements made anywhere on this site have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. No product or service sold or administered by Salternative Spa is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The information contained on this site is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis or treatment by a licensed physician. It is not meant to cover all possible precautions, drug interactions, circumstances or adverse effects. You should seek prompt medical care for any health issues and consult your doctor before using alternative therapies or making a change to your regimen.  Lastly, Salternative does not offer refunds for advanced purchases.  All purchases are non-refundable but always transferable (except for intro packages which are also non-transferable).

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