We specialize in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and massage therapy, taking a holistic approach in treating patients and clients with a diverse range of concerns.
What most people commonly refer to as acupuncture is really the profession of Oriental medicine. TCM is a complete medical system that is used to assess and treat illness, prevent disease and improve overall health and well being. A variety of therapeutic techniques is employed to treat the whole person, not just individual symptoms. One of TCM's advantages is that the incidence of adverse effects is substantially lower than that of pharmaceuticals or other accepted medical procedures used for the same condition. This simple and powerful technique has been shown to be very effective in treating headaches, backaches, insomnia, and more. (World Health Organization List of Diseases & Disorders that can be Treated with Acupuncture)
Investing in massage is an investment in your health. A valuable tool in preventative care and general well being, massage therapy is a recognized, effective treatment for many health conditions such as muscle and joint pain, stress and anxiety, headache, arthritis, back pain, and insomnia. There are more than 150 variations of massage, bodywork, and somatic therapy techniques. Many practitioners utilize an integration of techniques.
For a schedule of treatment fees and to make an appointment, use the Contact link to send us a message. We will call you to confirm the details of your appointment, and answer any questions you might have. Thank you. We look forward to working with you!
What most people commonly refer to as acupuncture is really the profession of Oriental medicine. TCM is a complete medical system that is used to assess and treat illness, prevent disease and improve overall health and well being. A variety of therapeutic techniques is employed to treat the whole person, not just individual symptoms. One of TCM's advantages is that the incidence of adverse effects is substantially lower than that of pharmaceuticals or other accepted medical procedures used for the same condition. This simple and powerful technique has been shown to be very effective in treating headaches, backaches, insomnia, and more. (World Health Organization List of Diseases & Disorders that can be Treated with Acupuncture)
Investing in massage is an investment in your health. A valuable tool in preventative care and general well being, massage therapy is a recognized, effective treatment for many health conditions such as muscle and joint pain, stress and anxiety, headache, arthritis, back pain, and insomnia. There are more than 150 variations of massage, bodywork, and somatic therapy techniques. Many practitioners utilize an integration of techniques.
For a schedule of treatment fees and to make an appointment, use the Contact link to send us a message. We will call you to confirm the details of your appointment, and answer any questions you might have. Thank you. We look forward to working with you!
Catherine Marquis, M.S., Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM), L.Ac., NCTMB, CMT
Catherine is licensed to practice acupuncture by the Virginia Board of Medicine. She earned a Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine from the nationally accredited, four-year program at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine where training included over 3,500 hours of extensive study in acupuncture, herbology, and Eastern nutrition. As an intern, she saw a wide variety of patients, functioning as a primary, independent health care practitioner for some. She gained further clinical experience working at Project Vida, an HIV/AIDS clinic in Chicago, IL. Catherine is a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine, a board certification by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in the practice of both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. She has experience in treating pain conditions of the knee and low back, neck and shoulder, as well as headaches, insomnia, stress, weight management, smoking cessation, stroke and MS, and gynecological and digestive disorders.
Also a licensed massage therapist, Catherine discovered the benefits of regular massage while training for her first full marathon and has since completed eleven, including an ultra, all injury-free! She is nationally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork. In addition to certification in prenatal massage, she has studied Tui Na and Thai massage. Her experience includes rehabilitative therapeutic massage, assisting in prevention, care, and rehabilitation of orthopedic, sports, work, and occupational injuries.
Also a licensed massage therapist, Catherine discovered the benefits of regular massage while training for her first full marathon and has since completed eleven, including an ultra, all injury-free! She is nationally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork. In addition to certification in prenatal massage, she has studied Tui Na and Thai massage. Her experience includes rehabilitative therapeutic massage, assisting in prevention, care, and rehabilitation of orthopedic, sports, work, and occupational injuries.
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