What makes us different at Isthmus Acupuncture is that we are always striving to incorporate new modalities to help our patients reach their wellness goals. The latest editions are functional medicine and use of essential oils. We will explain functional medicine more in depth in a future blog. So, let’s talk about essential oils for now.
As an acupuncturist and massage therapist, I love to use essential oils in conjunction with treatments for two reasons. The first is that the treatments hold longer and my patients are reporting better results. The second is the bioavailability of the oils. Because essential oils are directly absorbed through the skin, they bypass the digestive system, and affect the body right away. People with compromised digestive health experience the greatest benefits and see immediate results because the oils do no require digestion the way herbs and supplements do.
Here at Isthmus Acupuncture, we developed a specialized system to check the oils with each individual to ensure selected oils will benefit you the most. Essential oils can reduce both physical and emotional complaints. Essential oils are made from the volatile oils of the plants, which contain the highest therapeutic properties of the plant or herb. Emotionally, the oils work great because they vibrate to the same frequency as our emotions. If we are feeling low, we can apply oils to raise our frequency, by raising our vibration and improving our mood. We carry many different options at Isthmus Acupuncture for physical and emotional issues. We can also custom blend oils specifically for you if indicated. Check with your provider to see what oils can benefit you today!
-Chandon Williams, CA, CMT, CH
