DR. MICHEL GEHIN


ACUPUNCTURE





A technique that had been used in China for centuries, acupuncture consists of the insertion of fine needles into the body. The needles are “slightly” inserted at specific points that have shown to be effective in the treatment of health problems. Because individually packaged, sterile and disposable needles are used, there is virtually no chance of infection or contagion. Hence, acupuncture is entirely safe.


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DR. MICHEL GEHIN



D.O.M., A.P., L.M.T., Diplomate of Osteopathy in France



Located: 1217 White Street, Suite 204, Key West, Florida 33040


305-304-5891

Auricular Acupuncture





Auricular Acupuncture is also known as ear acupuncture, based on the idea that the ear is a microsystem, meaning that the entire body is represented on the auricle (the outer portion of the ear). Auricular acupuncture is widely used for addictions (alcohol, drug, tabaco).



Scalp Acupuncture





Scalp acupuncture is a specialized form of acupuncture that has helped many patients with nervous system disorders such as stroke, bell's palsy, ADD, parkinson's disease, motor and sensory dysfunctions and many more. In scalp acupuncture, very short, very fine needles are placed on the scalp to achieve the desired therapeutic effect on different parts of the body.



Electroacupuncture





Electroacupuncture is a form of acupuncture in which pairs of acupuncture needles are attached to a device that generates continuous electric pulses between them. This treatment technique is widely used for treating pain and post-chemotherapy vomiting.



CUPPING



Cupping refers to an ancient Chinese practice in which a cup is applied to the skin and the pressure in the cup is reduced (by using change in heat or by suctioning out air), so that the skin and superficial muscle layer is drawn into and held in the cup. In some cases, the cup may be moved while the suction of skin is active, causing a regional pulling of the skin and muscle (the technique is called gliding cup). Cupping is mainly recommended for the treatment of pain, gastrointestinal disorders, lung diseases (especially chronic cough and asthma), and paralysis, though it can be used for other disorders as well.



Moxibustion





Moxibustion is an oriental medicine therapy utilizing moxa, or mugwort herb. Suppliers usually age the mugwort are gird it up to a fluff practitioners burn the fluff or process it further into a stick that resembles a (non-smokable) cigar. We can keep it close to the patient's skin with or without acupuncture needles on acupuncture points. Moxibustion is especially effective in the treatment of chronic problems, "deficient conditions" (weakness). Practitioners use moxa to warm acupuncture points with the intention of stimulating circulation through the points and inducing a smoother flow of blood and qi, specially in the pelvic area and uterus. It is claimed that moxibustion militates against cold and dampness in the body and can serve to turn breech babies.



Gua Sha





Gua sha literally means "to scrape for cholera" in Chinese (more loosely, "to scrape the fever") is an ancient medical treatment. Gua sha involves repeated pressured strokes over lubricated skin with a smooth edge. Commonly a ceramic Chinese soup spoon was used. The gua sha technique is most commonly used to : Reduce fever. Treat fatigue caused by exposure to heat. (often to treat heat-stroke) or cold. Cough and dyspnea: bronchitis, asthma and emphysema. Treat muscle and tendon injuries. Push sluggish circulation, fibromyalgia. Treat headache. Treat sunstrokes, heat syncope and nausea. Treat stiffness, pain and immobility. Treat digestive disorders. Treat urinary-gynecological disorders. To assist with reactions to food poisoning.



Biopuncture / Injection Acupuncture





Biopuncture also called acupuncture injection is a natural therapy consisting of injecting natural biological products. (like herbs and homeopathic products, vitamins, etc) Most injections are give under the skin or in the muscles and are designed to treat a wide range of symptoms and pain. Generally, point injection is often used in pain management, preventative medicine, facial rejuvenation, mesotherapy and for vitamin deficiencies. It enhances the effects of acupuncture. Acu-injection therapy is a physiological regulating medicine that directly and immediately stimulates the body's defense system and local blood circulation, therefore, it can successfully treat orthopedic problems such as arthritis, osteoarthritis, neck & back pain, sciatica, ankle sprain, frozen shoulder, achilles tendonitis, sports injuries, tennis & golf elbow, headaches, inflammations and neuralgia. In addition to pain it can also treat allergies, asthma, eczema and even hay fever.



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