ACUPUNCTURE

As a regulatory and harmonizing treatment modality, acupuncture may be applied to treat a wide variety of health concerns. While it is a very subjective experience, most people feel relaxed, at ease and connected during treatment. After your first session you may need to take it easy for a day or so as - particularly after a first time treatment - some people feel extremely tired and need rest; others feel light, rejuvenated and energized, especially if we have cleared pain from the body. Either way, it’s best to abstain from any vigorous physical exercise on the same day. As a general rule of thumb, for optimal results, one session per week is recommended for the first 8 weeks of treatment.

CUSTOM HERBAL MEDICINE*

Like acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine has a profound regulatory effect on the body and most respond immediately to treatment. But because the medicine is not designed to suppress symptoms, and because we’re all individuals with unique health presentations, deep long standing results often require time to implement. With close collaboration between you and Dr. Thorpe, you should expect to see substantial and long lasting results within a 6 to 10 week period.

NUTRITION & DIETARY SUPPORT*

The application of Chinese medical nutrition involves far more than the understanding of the nutritional content of foods. This form of therapy involves the observation of the energetics of specific foods and how this affects a given organ system and function. Far from being a one size fits all, its application tailors the utilization of foods to augment a desired health outcome. For example, if we wish to effectively clear hormones from our system, we will recommend foods with an affinity for the liver and lung organ systems. Whether the aim is to restore digestive health, support the immune system, or clear headaches, food has a crucial role to play in your healing process.

DUTCH TESTING

In addition to assessing routine lab work such as CBC and CMPs, Dr. Thorpe uses the DUTCH (dried urine test for comprehensive hormones) test to further assess a patient’s clinical picture. Test kits can either be sent directly to your home for collection, or collected in our office. Results are usually ready within 2 weeks and upon receipt, an appointment may be scheduled to discuss and interpret. Please, contact us to initiate the test process, or for more information regarding test types and pricing.

• Fertility (for men & women)

• IVF & IUI Support

• Pregnancy Support

• Post-Partum Care

• Miscarriage Recovery

• Stress & Anxiety Management

• Insomnia

• Hormonal Imbalances

• Endometriosis

• Irregular Periods

• Amenorrhea

• Dysmenorrhea

• Menopause Related Symptoms

• Perimenopause Related Symptoms

• Pain Management

  • headaches, migraines, musculo/skeletal pain

• Autoimmune Disorders

  • Hashimoto’s, Graves, Lupus, RA, Diabetes, etc.

• Nutrition & Healthy Weight