Holistic Wellness
When migraines hit, the whole world starts throbbing.
We don't just treat the head. We work the liver, spleen, and qi-blood system holistically — to bring frequency and intensity *both* down.
About this condition
Common migraine and headache types: classic migraine with aura, common migraine, tension headache, cluster headache. TCM patterns we frequently see:
- Liver yang rising: severe attacks with throbbing, redness, irritability
- Phlegm-damp obstruction: heavy-headed, with nausea
- Qi-blood deficiency: worse with fatigue, pale complexion
- Blood stasis: stabbing pain in fixed locations, recurring for years
Recommended treatments
- Acupuncture: GB20 (Feng Chi), Tai Yang, LI4 (He Gu), LV3 (Tai Chong)
- Chinese Herbal Medicine: pattern-matched formulas — Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin, Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang
- Head & Neck Tui Na: releases sub-occipital muscles
- Moxibustion: for qi-blood deficiency presentations
Recommended plan & pricing
- Energy Boost Package: $160 / 60 min (acupuncture + infrared + cupping + massage)
- Frequency: twice a week during active phase, weekly in remission, total 8–12 sessions
Evidence
- WHO lists migraine among the 91 conditions with established acupuncture efficacy.
- A 2016 Cochrane review concluded acupuncture prophylaxis for migraine is at least as effective as drug prophylaxis, with fewer side effects.
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