Acupuncture
Acupuncture treatments include a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic tools. Additional therapies used during treatment can include: moxibustion, a system of warming points to increase circulation, tuina, a Chinese system of massage, craniosacral therapies, and the use of essential oils. Treatments are individualized to meet patient needs and requests.
Chinese Herbal Therapy
Chinese herbs provide a powerful adjunctive support to treatments. Used short term, herbal formulas can hasten the recovery from acute conditions. Chronic problems can greatly benefit from supplemental formulas that build and balance the body’s internal systems. I prescribe herbal formulas only after extensive attention to each individual’s situation, including careful consideration of allergies, sensitivities, and possible interactions with other supplements or medications. All Chinese herbal formulas are approved by the FDA , and monitored for safe manufacturing practices. The formulas are in easy-to-take, tablet or powder form.
Chinese Nutritional Therapy
I specialize in Chinese dietary therapy and have taught Chinese nutrition, in various capacities, since 1991. Chinese medicine recognizes that, like herbs, foods have unique beneficial properties. Nutrition and the healing power of foods are among my passions, and I base my nutritional counseling primarily on food, rather than supplements and vitamins.
After a detailed diagnosis of you and your condition, I evaluate your present diet and make suggestions specific to your constitution and needs. Food is medicine, but one person’s medicine may be another person’s poison. The beauty of the Chinese nutritional approach is that it sees each person and what he/she needs as unique. I never prescribe across the board diets. Attention is always given to be sure that all dietary suggestions fit your food and lifestyle preferences.
Many people report significant changes in energy, weight management, and overall vitality after simple dietary adjustments. Always feel free to ask for nutritional support during your treatment, or schedule a complete nutritional evaluation and consultation. Individual and group cooking classes are available as well as long distance nutritional consultations.
Testimonials
“I was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma cancer and included Lisa as a member of my large and busy healing team. She was the bridge between the East and the West. What the Western world was tearing and burning down, she was building back, mending and healing the many side effects of the conventional approach of both chemo therapy and radiation. She offered support in the re-construction and re-building of tissue, organs and muscles. To be treated by Lisa was a true gift to my body and spirit. From her long and extensive years of practice, teaching, and study, she custom designed a health plan that was whole and complete. Like a magician, she saw the dot to dot picture that made up who I am and what I needed to survive this challenging time. I truly owe my life to Lisa Wilson.”
“As an athlete and mountaineer, I count on Dr. Wilson as a key member of my training team. Acupuncture is one of the keys to my success and endurance”.
“I stopped smoking after almost 30 years! Dr. Lisa taught me how to care for and value my self, my health and my life.”
“For almost 20 years Lisa Wilson has seen me through pregnancy, menopause and cancer, all with tremendous wisdom and care. She is a practitioner of remarkable skill and knowledge, but more than that she is a true healer —attending to the whole of me with a depth of attention and compassion that is rare and deeply appreciated.”