THE RISE SYSTEM
A synthesis of ancient and modern medicine
A Holistic Approach to Health & Wellness
Integrated Medicine & Proactive Healthcare
Whether we're sitting in front of a computer for eight hours a day or training for the Olympics, we all fall victim to the habits of our modern lifestyles. While it may seem logical to treat modern injuries and illnesses with modern medicine, more often than not, pills and surgery are not the answer.
A Holistic Approach to Health & Wellness
Achieving Balance in Body, Mind, and Spirit
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Rise employs a holistic approach to health; this means that we consider the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the pursuit of optimal health and wellness.
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We believe that a person’s overall health is dependent upon his/her physical, mental, and spiritual health; an imbalance in one will necessarily and negatively affect the others.
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Thus, achieving balance and integration among our clients' bodies, minds, and spirits in order to treat and prevent illness and injury is our primary objective.
Integrated Functional Medicine & Proactive Healthcare
Resolving Symptoms by Treating the Root Imbalance
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Pulling from the strengths of traditional Chinese medicine, modern functional medicine, and structural integration, we have developed a unique integrated medical system to rejuvenate your body and mind as well as to preempt future injuries and illnesses.
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Application of our therapies is guided by eight generations of cumulative medical experience and insights gained from cutting-edge medical research.
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While we structure our treatments around your chief complaint, we also work to resolve any systemic imbalances in your body. For example, if you come to us to treat low back pain, but also have symptoms such as chronic fatigue and insomnia, we will focus our treatment on the back pain, but also work to improve your energy levels and sleep quality.
Wellness, Cosmetic, & Performance Optimization
Look, Feel, and Perform Your Best
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As officially defined by the World Health Organization, health "is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."
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As such, even if you do not have any specific medical conditions, we encourage you to come in for an evaluation of any systemic and structural imbalances that you may have as well as for wellness treatments to prevent illness and revitalize your physical and mental-emotional state of health.
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Wellness treatments are centered around boosting energy and vitality, stress relief and relaxation, immune enhancement, and structural integration to optimize your overall health and wellness. These treatments will ensure that you are always looking and feeling your best!
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We also provide cosmetic treatments to rejuvenate your complexion and reduce the effects of aging. Treatments include facial acupuncture and facial rejuvenation treatment with our best custom facial formulas.
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For individuals who seek to increase their physical and mental performance, we offer performance optimization treatments that build upon the core tenets of wellness and specifically enhance athleticism and focus.
Telehealth Consultation
Helping You Reach Your Health & Wellness Goals from Afar
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For local and non-local clients who are not able to come to our clinic, we offer a secure telehealth consultation service through Google Meet.
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This service allows us to remotely prescribe herbal medicine, therapeutic exercises, dietary and lifestyle prescriptions, and meditative practices.
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Herbal medicine, health supplements, cosmetic products, and other products can be shipped nationwide.
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Please contact us to learn more about this service.
As with all healthcare and wellness professionals, our treatment modalities are simply tools in our toolbox. We individualize all of our treatments and select the perfect combination of tools specifically for each person.
TCM FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
TCM Functional Medicine seamlessly merges Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles with state-of-the-art Functional Medicine techniques. By combining TCM's ancient wisdom, emphasizing systemic balance, with modern diagnostic tools and treatment protocols, we provide a comprehensive understanding of a client's health. Utilizing traditional diagnostic methods alongside medical thermography and laboratory assessments, TCM Functional Medicine offers personalized treatment plans that address root causes, promoting healing through acupuncture, herbal medicine, natural health supplements, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle recommendations. This integrative approach optimizes the body's natural healing mechanisms, providing a holistic perspective for long-term health and well-being.
ACUPUNCTURE (Medical/Wellness/Cosmetic)
The effect of acupuncture is predicated upon the meridian theory of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as well as physiological reactions in the musculoskeletal, nervous, endocrine, and lymphatic systems. We possess an extensive understanding of meridians, human anatomy and physiology, as well as a mastery of acupuncture needling technique. Our unique acupuncture system, which features specialized meridian assessments and needle manipulations, is a product of modern medical research and eight generations of cumulative clinical experience. As a result, we are able to select the most effective acupuncture points for your condition and place needles effortlessly and painlessly. Electro-acupuncture is also applied when appropriate. Only sterile single-use needles are used.
MANUAL THERAPY (Structural Integration, Massage)
Pain and discomfort often arise as a result of built-up tension and imbalances in the connective tissue network, which is reflected in the posture. In combination with a comprehensive postural assessment, we use a unique manual therapy system of tuina and structural integration that incorporates soft-tissue manipulations, osseous manipulations, and therapeutic exercises to release myofascial restrictions, correct postural imbalances, and realign your entire musculoskeletal system. Manual therapy is often used in conjunction with acupuncture.
CUPPING
Cupping increases blood circulation to the area where the cups are placed. This relieves muscle tension, improves overall blood flow, and promotes cell repair. It also stimulates the formation of new connective tissues and blood vessels. In some cases, wet cupping is used for controlled medicinal bleeding. We perform both dry and wet cupping. Wet cupping is performed using only sterile cups.
HERBAL MEDICINE
Chinese herbal medicine is the largest organized herbal system in the world. We prescribe Chinese herbs both as a complement to acupuncture treatments and as a primary form of therapy. Chinese herbs can help correct unhealthful imbalances and patterns. Herbal medicine is particularly effective in treating chronic problems and other conditions that do not respond readily to conventional medicines. We meticulously source our herbs and supplements from only the most reputable, most ethical, and highest quality suppliers so that you can rest assured that they are the safest and most effective products on the market. We offer herbs in whole, capsule, tablet, and granule forms.
MOXIBUSTION & INFRARED THERAPY
Moxibustion is a form of heat therapy that involves the burning of mugwort to facilitate healing. It is primarily used to stimulate blood circulation and maintain general health. There are a few ways to perform moxibustion. In one method, dried mugwort (moxa) is rolled into a cigar shape and is held near acupuncture points. It may also be burned directly on the body atop a layer of salt or ginger. Moxibustion produces a warm and soothing sensation that penetrates deep into the surrounding tissue, warming your whole body. We also use TDP lamps for infrared therapy.
DIETARY & LIFESTYLE THERAPY
Dietary therapy at Rise draws from the wisdom of both the Eastern and Western understandings of nutrition. Dietary prescriptions in Chinese medicine are based on the way foods affect the human body at the systemic level, taking into account the individual's constitution and microbiome as well as physical and social environmental factors, such as seasons, climate, and relationships. The Western understanding of nutrition is based on macro- and micro-nutrient dietary profiles. An important component of our wellness system is individualized dietary prescriptions according to Eastern and Western nutrition principles. We also prescribe individualized lifestyle cognitive-behavioral therapy to help regulate certain aspects of your lifestyle (e.g., exercise, sleep habits, etc.).
MEDITATIVE PRACTICES
Meditative practices at Rise draw from the wisdom of classical Eastern meditation teachings as well as from insights gained from modern medical research into the human mind and the mind-body connection. The Rise meditation system involves a systematic progression through a series of practices, beginning with mindful breathing and advancing to Zhan Zhuang (站桩) and Ba Duan Jin (八段锦). By building and reinforcing beneficial neural pathways, consistent practice grounds and centers the mind and strengthens the mind-body connection. This allows the practitioner to better endure the physical and mental stresses of daily life and to harness the power of the human mind in order to promote optimal health and wellness.