Directing your journey to optimal health
At Ritual, our approach is rooted in both modern scientific research, and the time-tested wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine. We focus on lifestyle habits and nutrition, along with the powerful healing of acupuncture, herbal medicine, and massage.
Directing your journey to optimal health
At Ritual, our approach is rooted in both modern scientific research, and the time-tested wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine. We focus on lifestyle habits and nutrition, along with the powerful healing of acupuncture, herbal medicine, and massage.
We use an East meets West approach to develop a personalized plan for your healing journey. Then, we help you reach your health goals.
Maybe you’ve been dealing with health problems for awhile, and you’re not sure what to do next. Maybe you’ve seen multiple doctors to get help, but still aren’t sure what exactly is wrong. You’re probably feeling stuck, and frustrated that nothing is helping. You just want to feel better.
You might be experiencing chronic pain, weight issues, stress or burnout, libido issues, anxiety, depression, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, or other chronic issues. The list of health problems our patients are experiencing when they first come in to see us is long. But whatever your symptoms, don’t lose hope. We are here to help.
With a combined 20 years of specialized experience, our team is prepared to help you feel your best. We’ll help pave your path to optimal health by first assessing your health concerns, and getting an understanding of your short- and long-term goals.
Your treatment plan may include any of the following: acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage treatments, lifestyle or nutritional adjustments, and more.
We develop a comprehensive plan for your healing journey, personalized to your unique needs. We work closely with you, so your plan will be realistic and achievable. To ensure you get the most thorough care, we coordinate with specialists and providers, both internally at Ritual, and externally as needed.
Our Treatment Plans
At Ritual we have three primary treatment plans: Our Standard TCM, our Premium Integrative, and our Fertility Plan. In addition to these primary treatment plans, we offer three supplementary healing modalities: massage & bodywork, Reiki & energetic healing, and yoga.
Our Techniques
Our expert practitioners couple the best eastern medicine has to offer with the most of-the-minute research in holistic healing. We create a personalized, evidence-based path for you to achieve optimal physical, mental, and spiritual health.
Our Techniques
Our expert practitioners couple the best eastern medicine has to offer with the most of-the-minute research in holistic healing. We create a personalized, evidence-based path for you to achieve optimal physical, mental, and spiritual health.
Functional Medicine
Our Premium Integrative Health treatment plans utilize the powerful Functional Medicine approach. A lab-work-based approach to holistic medical care, Functional Medicine is effective for a wide variety of conditions and concerns, including: digestive health, auto-immune conditions, mental health and stress-related disorders, hormonal imbalances, and toxicity, just to name a few. At Ritual, we integrate and blend Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnostics with functional lab testing. This treatment track requires extensive testing and follow-up visits.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient healing technique that has been used for over 2,000 years. It involves the insertion of very fine hair thin, sterilized, disposable needles into acupuncture points on the body. In Chinese Medicine the body contains meridians or pathways that contain Qi, Qi is a vital life force that flows through our bodies. When our Qi is balanced and flowing smoothly we are in good health. It is when our Qi gets stuck or we become deficient in Qi that we may start to see certain health issues manifest such as pain and or physical and emotional disharmonies. When this imbalance occurs the acupuncture needles then activate particular acupuncture points based on an individuals unique needs to bring the Qi back to health and harmony, allowing the body to heal itself. Acupuncture is also used as a wonderful preventative medicine, if your feeling great already acupuncture can be used to keep your body healthy and strong.
Conditions Commonly Treated with Functional Medicine & Acupuncture:
Back Pain and/or Neck Pain
Joint Paint
Musculoskeletal Pain (acute and chronic)
Fertility
Common Cold
Gastrointestinal Conditions
Menstrual Condition
Respiratory Conditions
Emotional Conditions
Insomnia
Depression
Anxiety
Stress
Dizziness
Food Allergies/Sensitivities
Genitourinary disorders (urinary tract infection)
Dermatological Conditions (Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis)
Sexual dysfunction
Candida
Addiction (smoking and other)
Anemia
HIV/AIDS support
Chemotherapy Support
See World Health Organization for more conditions.
Lifestyle and Nutritional Support
At Ritual, we often talk about The Five M’s: Meals, Movement, Mindset, Medicine, and Maintenance. We’ll look at each of these aspects of your life to see where adjustments can be made, based on your particular body and needs. No matter how healthy you are, most people can benefit from some small changes. You might be missing nutrients that you can easily get by adding certain foods to your shopping list. Or, you might need to add a vitamin or herbal supplement. You might beenfit from an adjustment to your movement schedule, or trying a different type of movement. Some patients are even getting too much exercise, and not enough rest. We’ll help you experiment with your lifestyle to find what works best for you.
Shiatsu Bodywork & Massage Therapy
Shiatsu is a unique form of bodywork that provides the satisfaction of touch along with a profound energy-balancing experience. It is based on thousands of years of Eastern philosophy and methods of healing. Shiatsu directly treats the meridian pathways within the body that channel qi, blood, and essence. We experience this energy in the form of movement, communication, respiration, digestion, thoughts, feelings and spirituality. Any blockage or stagnation of energy within the meridians can result in physical, psychological and emotional disease. Shiatsu helps you balance your energy on all levels, while experiencing a profoundly relaxing and clinically therapeutic musculoskeletal treatment. Shiatsu technique is used depending on the musculoskeletal conditions and can be used in combination with the above treatments.
Cupping (Ba Guan)
Cupping or Fire Cupping is an ancient method of healing used for thousands of years in ancient China and around the world. Cupping is used to release any excess or stuck energy in the body that could be causing a disharmony. Cupping can be used to treat a variety of health conditions ranging from the common cold to musculoskeletal pain.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese Herbal Medicine is a vast and incredible healing modality of Traditional Chinese Medicine that has been used for over 2,000 years. Hundreds of herbs can be used alone, or strategically together in custom formulas, to address many health conditions. Our herbs are safe, of the highest quality, and can greatly enhance your healing, especially when used in conjunction with acupuncture treatments.
Moxabustion or ‘Moxa’
Moxa is one of the oldest healing technique used in Chinese Medicine dating back thousands of years. Moxa is the Chinese Herb Ai Ye commonly known as Mugwort. Moxa is commonly used in conjunction with acupuncture treatments and is a form of fire heat that when placed over acupuncture points creates a stimulating healing effect. The heat is created by burning the mugwort leaves and applying it directly or indirectly over the body. People commonly report moxabustion to be very soothing and relaxing.
Gua Sha
Gua Sha is very similar to Cupping in its effects and is also an ancient healing technique. Gua Sha consists of the practitioner using a special gua sha tool or spoon to rub the skin in order to release any excess or stagnation in the body that could be causing pain or disharmony.
The ancient wisdom of Chinese Medicine combined with modern science: this is a powerful force for healing. Ready to get started?
Not sure what your next step is? Chat with someone from our team by emailing us, or call or text us at (707) 563-9010