acupuncture
Acupuncture is one of the world’s oldest medical procedures. It originated in China more than 2000 years ago. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) views the body as a balance of yin (negative) and Yang (positive). When there is an imbalance there is a blockage of “qi” (vital energy) along paths known as meridians. Acupuncture points on the body connect with the meridians and when stimulated restore balance. Since the 1970’s acupuncture has grown in popularity in the United States. It is used for relief or prevention of pain. Very thin, sterile, single use needles are used. Some of the conditions acupuncture has been shown to be effective in treating are osteoarthritis, low back pain, headache, tennis elbow etc.
Ming Xia graduated from the Physical Education College in Wuhan, China with concentrated study in sports medicine/injuries. Ming completed his clinical study in acupuncture at Hubei TCM University Hospital in China. He was one of the massage therapy instructors for the first massage school certified in Alabama, and the first in Birmingham to be certified in hot stone massage therapy. He trained under the originator of “hot stone” massage, Mary Hannigan, in Tucson, AZ.
Ming Xia uses massage and acupuncture in the treatment of sports injuries, headaches, chronic low back pain, tennis elbow, sprains and for the reduction of swelling. He will be glad to discuss your specific needs.
Call A Medi Day Spa at 824-6334 or 222-6843 to set up an appointment. Cost for an acupuncture session is $60, a package 5 for $250, a 60minute massage is $70, a 90minute is $110, and Hot Stone massage 90minute session is $145.
