What is Massage Therapy? Massage therapy is a holistic healing practice that involves the manual manipulation of the muscles, fascia, tendons and ligaments of the body. This practice can promote relaxation, alleviate pain, and encourage overall well being. Massage therapy helps to increase circulation, reduce muscle tension, and support the body’s natural healing processes. Regular massage sessions can lead to…

What is MLD? Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is the gentle manipulation of the skin to encourage natural drainage of lymph fluid to the lymph nodes or “filter stations” of the body. This practice has numerous benefits and can support the healing process for many different bodily issues. How is MLD beneficial? MLD is incredibly beneficial for a wide variety of…

Wellness Therapy At Gainesville Holistic Healthcare, our approach is truly holistic. We see health and wellness as being guided by the little and not so little choices we make every day. To help you make choices that benefit your wellbeing, we’ve developed a comprehensive program of Wellness Therapy. Wellness Therapy includes practices that you can easily incorporate into your daily…

What is Cupping Therapy? Cupping Therapy involves the placement of small or medium sized cups, made of either glass or plastic, directly on specific areas of the body. Suction is applied to the cup, causing it to gently draw up skin and superficial muscle tissue into the cup. This creates a space between the fascia and muscle layer, allowing for…

What Is Chinese Herbal Medicine? Chinese Herbal Medicine or Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an effective method of treating pain and illness as well as promoting health and wellness. In fact, for just about any pharmaceutical that is prescribed, there is a botanical/herbal analog to treat the same condition, often with superior results and without unwanted side effects or risk of abuse or…

What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture treatment involves the insertion of very thin, sterile, single use needles into specifically selected acupuncture points on the body. The needles are most often inserted in points located on the arm below the elbow and on the leg below the knee. However, points on the back, abdomen, scalp, and ear may also be needled depending on…