Listening with hands, ears, eyes & heart…
Drawing from a wealth of knowledge and practice, Sharon listens to your experience deeply and through various filters. Her sessions, tailored to your needs, may include a blend of acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, moxibustion, gua sha, cupping, lifestyle counseling, all inviting the nervous system to greater ease and the body into truer alignment.
Session Elements
Acupuncture
Acupuncture addresses the whole person, not just the parts…
Within the web of the body, acupuncture works to remove energetic blockages and functional obstructions that cause pain, discomfort and disease, bringing circulation and vitality to weak and underserved tissues. An acupuncturist uses fine flexible needles, inserted into specific acupoints on the body, to restore a harmonious interrelationship of its many systems. These fine “antennae” promote the flow of blood and Qi (life force) throughout the body and its organs along channels known as “meridians.” Balancing and opening these meridians promotes optimal well-being and healthy function.
Acupuncture has been shown to effectively support the body in resolving many types of conditions: Headaches, Nausea, Gastrointestinal issues, Gynecological disorders, Pain, including muscle, back and neck pain, localized traumatic injuries, Fibromyalgia, Allergies, Asthma, Sinusitis and other Respiratory disorders, Anxiety, Insomnia and symptoms related to PTSD, to name just a few.
For further reference, see: list of common ailments treated by acupuncture.
Craniosacral Therapy
Involves gentle, intelligent touch to the bones, soft tissues and fluids that surround the central nervous system. It may promote the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, breath, and the unwinding of deep constrictive patterns of tension and torsion in the body. It can relieve pain and address a multitude of ailments caused by injury or stress–headaches, nervous system disorders, spinal issues, fibromyalgia, even depression and insomnia. Craniosacral Therapy is available by request only. by phone the office directly to schedule.
Moxibustion
A traditional form of Chinese heat therapy, moxibustion utilizes the burning of mugwort, or artemesia vulgaris, in various forms to stimulate the flow of Qi, support blood flow, stimulate the immune system and promote health. Indirect methods of moxibustion are used, producing a pleasant heating sensation that penetrates deep into the skin while producing no pain or scarring.
Cupping
Cupping is a suction-based method of healing that brings yin and yang within the body into balance. Through increasing blood circulation to specific tissues, thereby promoting cell repair, cupping can reduce pain, and increase resilience. Modern methods involve the use of a small glass or rubber cup, sometimes heated and applied to the skin. As the cup cools, it creates a vacuum that draws the skin and muscle gently inside. Blood vessels respond to the change in pressure, increasing blood flow, and facilitating cell repair, promoting healing tissue and a return to optimal balance.
Flow
Grounded in the brilliant work of chiropractor Lance Wright, D.C., “Flow,” or Flowtrition is a gently penetrating modality of touch and compassionate attention that fosters ease, self awareness, and the integration of life experiences stored in the body and spine as tension. It is a conversation with the nervous system; a nourishing reset and a great counterbalance to stress that initiates healing change from within.
Acupressure (Tui Na)
Acupressure seeks to clear energetic blockages in the body. It employs manual pressure along channels and at specific points on the body to promote the flow of Qi through the body’s meridians. Through addressing underlying imbalances, acupressure allows greater connection to internal resources for recovery and well being, while offing an alternative to those seeking the benefits of acupuncture without using needles.
Gua Sha
Gua Sha is a natural, non-invasive massage method involving the use of implements which, when scraped across the skin, stimulate microcirculation of the the body’s soft tissues, increasing blood flow. Gua Sha breaks up stagnant Qi, promoting optimal functioning of the body’s tissues and reducing inflammation. Chronic pain as well as many other conditions have been linked to inflammation, and as such Gua Sha is a popular form of alternative treatment for arthritis and fibromyalgia
NAET
Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Technique, or NAET, is a non-invasive, drug free, natural solution to alleviate allergic symptoms of all types. It does involve multiple sessions in a course of treatment.
Discount packages of 10 are available for those interested in this form of clearing. More information available upon inquiry!
Services and Pricing
Notice of Fee increase: Two years of COVID 19 has both necessitated and offered the opportunity for restructuring the practice, allowing more in depth sessions and greater time spent with each individual. Effective immediately for all new practice members, and for all current practice members scheduling after March 1, 2022, new pricing will be in effect. Special arrangements for financial hardship, as well as for those already on the schedule, will be made.
Initial consult & session
$175 / 90 minutes
The initial visit is the place for new practice members to begin care. This initial session includes a face-to-face meeting and consult in a comfortable, inviting space of listening, mindfulness and respect, followed by gentle examination and treatment. The initial consultation enables Sharon to get to know you and match her knowledge with your needs. Depending upon the recommended course of care, a session may include acupuncture, as well as other session elements.
Follow-up session
$110 / 60 minutes
After an initial visit, follow-up sessions are part of a course of treatment and/or maintenance care. Maintenance care may involve weekly to periodic ‘tune-ups’ to keep the nervous system relaxed, Qi flowing and immunity operating at its best. These sessions include advanced acupuncture diagnosis and treatment and may be combined with other hands-on modalities, including craniosacral therapy.
Telemedicine Consult
$75 / 30 minutes
Under the current recommendations for physical distancing during the COVID-19 outbreak, telemedicine consults are an excellent means of continued support. They can help you explore self-care methods that you can do at home; herbal therapy, acupressure and moxibustion treatments that are simple and effective. Sharon can also teach and lead you through therapeutic movement and Taoist yoga practices that can powerfully enhance your sense of well being, physical health and resilience.
Insurance
Sharon Kraus Acupuncture accepts most forms of health insurance, as long as your plan covers acupuncture. It is recommended that you call your insurance company first to determine eligibility, copays and limitations to coverage. Session fees not covered by insurance will be the responsibility of the individual receiving care.