by Cecilia Rusnak | Mar 14, 2023 | Acupuncture, All Posts, Cupping
Chronic pain can be debilitating and impacts millions of people daily, from the moments spent trying to find a comfortable position in bed or distraction from aching joints; it affects every aspect of life. Depending on its cause, determining the best course of... 
by Cecilia Rusnak | Sep 30, 2021 | Acupuncture, All Posts, Cupping, Massage
Chronic pain affects 50 million Americans. Chronic pain has been linked to increased risk of mental conditions including anxiety and depression. Chronic pain sends continual stress signals to the brain, increasing your perception of the pain. There are holistic... 
by Cecilia Rusnak | Jul 15, 2021 | Cupping, Qi, Tui Na Massage
You can’t see or touch Qi, but it’s real. It’s a subtle yet powerful energy that exists in all living things. Pronounced “chee”, it’s the essence that drives our physical and mental processes and the backbone of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It’s not a strictly... 
by Cecilia Rusnak | Jun 4, 2021 | Acupuncture, All Posts, Cupping, Moxa
Walk into AcuMedGroup Wellness Center and you’ll notice a distinct smell. Whether you like it or not, it’s an essential part of our acupuncture and cupping therapies. The pungent scent comes from moxibustion — the burning of moxa, or mugwort. It’s an herb that... 
by Cecilia Rusnak | Mar 28, 2021 | All Posts, Cupping
Cupping therapy is an ancient technique developed by Chinese and Greek healers thousands of years ago. It’s a treatment in which 5 to 10 glass cups adhere to the skin over areas of the body experiencing pain or on acupuncture points. Dr. Rusnak uses the classic “ fire...