Services

 

 

Mason creates unique, personalized treatments that use a combination of acupuncture, massage and other modalities. Appointments can, and often do, include a mixture of the following services depending each individual’s injury and need.

 

 
movement assessment, man squatting, athletic position
 

Assessment

The first step in a course of treatment is assessment. We’ll do some movement tests and orthopedic exams to determine the main cause of your pain and decided how to best treat it. This gives us a baseline for your range of motion and muscle health. 

 

 
dry needling, sports acupuncture, elbow pain
 

Sports acupuncture / Dry Needling

Sports acupuncture focuses specifically on pain and injury recovery. It is a mix of East Asian Medicine and Western Orthopedics. Similar tp dry needling, this approach applies needles to active trigger points and areas of pain.

 

 
electro acupuncture, dry needling, mid back pain, back pain
 

Electro Acupuncture

Electro acupuncture sends gentle vibrations through acupuncture needles to help muscles release. This approach is especially helpful for stubborn areas of tension and gives your treatment an extra kick.

 

 
sports massage, deep tissue massage, sports recovery
 

Massage

Massage promotes the healthy repair of muscle, tendons, and soft tissue structures. In addition to the physical benefits, massage encourages the nervous system to relax. 

 

 
cupping, fire cupping, leg pain, knee pain, sports acupuncture
 

Cupping

Cupping uses glass cups with suction placed onto specific areas of the body to increase blood flow to areas of pain and trauma.

 

 
Gua Sha, Graston, Scraping, Elbow Pain, Pain and Injury
 

Gua Sha

Gua Sha uses a rounded tool to apply even pressure over the muscle with the help of an oil or salve. It often feels like a deep dragging along the muscle. Gua Sha loosens muscle adhesions and relaxes the underlying tissue.