THE BRIDGE ACUPUNCTURE AND WELLNESS
About Lisa
Lisa Jones, RN, LAc, MAcCHM, is the founder and owner of the The Bridge Acupuncture and Wellness. Lisa is a Registered Nurse and Licensed Acupuncturist in the state of Texas. Lisa completed her Master's in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine from AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine in Austin, Texas. Before Lisa's journey to Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, she worked as a nurse in numerous areas of healthcare. Lisa took a sabbatical from nursing to pursue personal growth and explore alternative modalities toward wellness. She takes pride in sharing her Western medicine knowledge and integrating it with Traditional Chinese Medicine to provide a holistic approach to health and wellness.
About Acupuncture
In the broadest sense, acupuncture is the practice of using thin, sterile, stainless steel needles at specific points on the body that stimulate the central nervous system. With stimulation, the central nervous system signals the release of chemicals in the muscles, spine, and brain. This biochemical response helps the body heal and promotes physical and emotional well-being.
Acupuncture points are selected according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theories that have been utilized for more than 2000 years to treat numerous conditions. These theories focus on treating the root cause of imbalances in the body. In addition to acupuncture, TCM utilizes various Asian bodywork techniques (cupping, gua sha, tuina, moxibustion) and Chinese Herbal Medicine to restore balance to the body.
About Skin Rejuventation
The skin is needled using a hand-held device at a controlled depth, which stimulates the body's natural repair process, activates collagen production, and increases blood circulation to rejuvenate the skin. This procedure effectively reduces wrinkles, shrinks pore size, decreases acne scars, evens skin tone, and improves skin texture. Schedule a consultation to discuss which Skin Rejuvenation treatement is best for your skin concerns.
MicroNeedling- a medical procedure that treats from the epidermis to the deeper layers of the dermis, requires topical analgesic and 4-12 hours of recovery from skin redness.
NanoNeedling- a cosmetic procedure that treats the superficial layers of the epidermis only, with no downtime.
Included Therapies
E-stim (Electro- Stimulation) Acupuncture
E-stim is the modern variation to a traditional therapeutic treatment in which small electrodes are attached to acupuncture points of the body. A small amount of electricity runs between the electrodes. The electricity replaces the traditional hand manipulation of the needles. E-stim is thought to block the biochemicals in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Adding E-stim to an acupuncture treatment can be helpful in treating chronic and acute pain, promote blood flow to aid in healing, and reduce stress.
Cupping
Cupping increases circulation to sore, strained or injured tissues and muscles. Cupping is done with plastic, silicone or glass cups that create suction on the skin. The suction brings fresh blood to an injured area and helps the body heal itself. This can be done in addition to acupuncture or as a stand alone treatment for pain, soreness, or muscle recovery after a workout.
Gua Sha
Gua Sha is a technique using a smooth stone to scrape the skin. The scraping brings blood to the surface of the skin to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, disperse toxins, and boost lymphatic drainage. This technique was traditionally used in treatment during the early stages of the common cold and flu. Gua Sha is also helpful in relaxing stiff, achy muscles.
