Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been practiced for over 2,000 years. During acupuncture, a primary modality of TCM, hair-thin needles are used to direct blood flow and restore balance within the body, which helps to support our innate healing responses. Acupuncture is known to reduce inflammation, alleviate pain, regulate hormones, balance emotions, and positively influence the nervous system. While acupuncture is immensely beneficial as a standalone practice, complementary modalities of TCM may be offered such as herbal medicine, gua sha, fire cupping, tui na, moxibustion, and more. As a holistic therapy, each patient’s treatment will be tailored to their specific needs. The practitioner will work alongside the patient to create a treatment plan that aims to both resolve symptoms and improve the patient's overall condition. Acupuncture can assist those looking to address:

• Emotional health, stress, anxiety, and/or depression
• Cycle support and menstrual health, irregular cycles, dysmenorrhea, painful periods, PMS, and/or assistance coming off of birth control
• Hormonal imbalances and fertility assistance (IVF, IUI, FET, timed conception, egg freezing cycles)
• GI and digestive health, IBS, pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and/or acid reflux
• Headaches, migraines, tinnitus, and/or TMJ
• Sleep issues, insomnia, and/or fatigue
• General health + wellbeing and more…

Sports acupuncture is a specialty utilizing acupuncture and the principles of TCM to address orthopedic and musculoskeletal concerns, repair injury, reduce pain, improve recovery, and enhance sports performance. The aim of sports acupuncture is to influence blood flow and the body's myofascial complex to:

• Release trigger points and fascial adhesions
• Correct muscle imbalances
• Restore normal range of motion and function
• Improve blood flow and innervation to muscles, tendons and ligaments
• Increase proprioception, activation, and force output
• Balance an overtrained nervous system

This treatment is best suited for athletes (current or former), those suffering from acute or chronic injury, or those preparing for competition or seeking recovery post-competition.

After an initial assessment of the client's needs, we will use a variety of massage therapy styles that have been integrated for over 25 years of clinical treatment. This could include myofascial releases, Neuromuscular Therapy, Orthopedic Massage, Sports Massage, Swedish Massage, stretching, and even stress reduction techniques. A session may include all of these or just one of these. In addition, we can utilize an active-passive technique called Rossiter Therapy, which is related to Rolfing and Structural Therapy. This technique will include the client lying, clothed, on the ground and going through a series of orchestrated movements while being stepped on. This creates a profound release of the tissue as well as activation of dormant muscle fibers. The outcomes include more mobility and movement of the joints, muscles, and improved overall health of your body.

Breathwork is a powerful, therapeutic technique for releasing physical and emotional holding patterns in the body. We will utilize Conscious Connected Breathing, which is a transformational style of breathwork that involves breathing for 30-60 minutes. The results range from a profound state of peace and stillness, to a feeling of liberation and freedom. We will assess what your goals and needs are, then guide you through a supported breathing session. You will be offered homework and exercises for ongoing support. We suggest you commit to a minimum of 3 sessions for therapeutic benefit.

These sessions are a collection of skills honed over 25 years time, through training in the sports performance and holistic healing industries. Pierre has certifications in Extreme Focus Coaching, Unbeatable Mind Coaching, Hale Breathwork Coaching, Cain Mental Performance, Hypnotherapy, Meditation Certifications, and HeartMath Resilience Training. Additionally he is a partner in HAP, Human Accelerated Performance, which is an organization that works to optimize your ability to manage your relationships in your life.

After assessing the needs, desires, and goals of our client, we will begin to implement skills, strategies, and systems to develop your optimal version of yourself and your life. The fundamental goal of these sessions is to ground you in your personal strength and abilities to achieve the goals and dreams that you desire. For further information reach out to Pierre at Ethos or schedule a session.

Poor movement patterns and trigger point dysfunction can lead to decreased performance, injury, or both. Pain conditions like neck pain, sciatica, shoulder pain, tennis elbow, back pain, hip pain, knee pain, ankle and foot pain, and more, often stem from joint instability or limited range of motion. Each chiropractic treatment begins with a thorough movement assessment, where we observe activities like walking, squatting, or lunging to identify dysfunctional movement patterns. Assessment includes locating trigger point chains, or patterns of muscle tightness and tension that can contribute to pain and limited mobility. Our approach includes a combination of effective treatments designed to restore function, including but not limited to:
    •    Joint Manipulation and Mobilization: Joint manipulation, or an adjustment, is used to restore movement to restricted joints in both the spine and extremities. Joints can become restricted due to factors like poor posture, trauma, or inefficient muscle activity. When a joint becomes restricted, nearby joints often compensate, leading to excessive motion, pain, and potential degeneration. Adjustments help release this restriction, improving joint mobility in ways that exercises or posture correction alone may not achieve. In addition to enhancing range of motion, joint manipulation can reduce pain and relax overactive muscles. If preferred, the practitioner can offer joint mobilization as an alternative, which involves applying gentler force and typically doesn’t produce the popping sound, often associated with adjustments.
    •    Soft Tissue Therapy: If tightness or pain in muscles, tendons, or ligaments is present, specialized soft tissue techniques can be utilized, including tool-assisted therapy and post-isometric relaxation (PIR), to release adhesions and improve tissue mobility.
    •    McKenzie Method: This method is particularly useful for spine-related issues like back pain, neck pain, or sciatica. It focuses on educating the patient on proper posture and exercises to manage pain and prevent it from coming back.
    •    Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS): DNS helps improve coordination of the muscles and nervous system, targeting conditions including, but not limited to, back pain and shoulder issues. The goal is to restore optimal movement, allowing the patient to move pain-free and perform at their best.
    •    Neurodynamics: For nerve-related conditions like carpal tunnel or sciatica, "nerve flossing" techniques can be used to improve nerve mobility and alleviate symptoms like tingling, numbness, or weakness.

Each treatment will be tailored to the patient's needs, as determined by the practitioner, to address the root causes of pain, restore function, and help the patient move better, so that they can perform at their highest level.