WELCOME
We are glad that you have decided to visit Compass Acupuncture Tacoma. This is a place to discover your personal path towards health, and we are here to share that journey with you.
SPORTS ACUPUNCTURE
TUINA
SHIATSU
LIFE STYLE COUNSELING
Other Service Offered
We are trained and versed in a number of alternative medical techniques, which means we can also find the style and technique that best fits you and suits your constitution. Some of our techniques do not involve needles at all!
CUPPING
This is a technique where a vacuum is created in either a glass or plastic cup in order to pull the skin and fascia away from the muscle to improve blood flow and propagate healing.
GUA SHA
This is a technique uses a tool such as an animal horn, ceramic spoon, or carved jade tool that breaks up blood stagnation through repeated pressured strokes over a lubricated area of skin.
ELECTROACUPUNCTURE
Electroacupuncture, the application of a pulsating electrical current to acupuncture needles as a means of stimulating the acupoints.
MOXIBUSTION
Moxa is an herb derived from mugwort that has been shown to reduce pain, strengthen the immune system to protect reduce the occurrence of colds and flus, and to improve digestion.
SHONISHIN
More commonly known as pediatric acupuncture, though typically no needles are used and nothing actually penetrates the skin, Shonishin literally translates as sho “little”, ni “children”, and shin “needle”.
EXERCISE PRESCRIPTRIONS
Exercise prescription commonly refers to the specific plan of fitness-related activities that are designed for a specified purpose, which is often developed by a fitness or rehabilitation specialist for the client or patient.
NUTRITION COUNSELING
In addition, we offer nutritional counseling for specific disease states, food allergies, disordered eating, and more. Our registered dietitians are here to provide you with tools to help you reach your goals on your journey towards better health.
WOMEN'S HEALTH
Many women face a wide array of gender specific health concerns, including PMS, menstrual cycle irregularities, fertility, childbirth issues, and menopause.
Health is a lot like a bank account. It is easy to spend your savings, but much more difficult to save or invest them. If you are at a point where you are feeling worn down or feel like you don’t have much left, it will take time to reinvest in your wellness. How long it takes for you to feel better depends on where you are and how you invest in your health. At Compass Acupuncture we will work with you to find the best possible path towards health for you. What you can count on that taking the first step towards health is investing in a healthier you.
ABOUT US
Compass Acupuncture is is founded on the principles of East Asian medicine, a medicine that is based on thousands of years of careful and thoughtful observational practice. It is a holistic approach of treating the whole person, rather than the main complaint. It is about getting to the root of the problem, and finding the path towards health that takes into account where you are now and you would like to be. East Asian medicine not only looks at the whole person, but involves a partnership between you and your practitioner.
