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ELEMENT WELLNESS
ELEMENT WELLNESS
A Natural Way to Heal
Insightful, compassionate and effective. Joao M Alvarez L.Ac. develops a comprehensive individualized treatment strategy that weaves together Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, nutrition and juicing in order to promote optimal health and wellbeing.
Alan Watts
"You are a function of what the universe is doing in the same way that a wave is a function of what the whole ocean is doing."
JOAO M ALVAREZ L.AC.
João Manuel Alvarez MAOM L.Ac. studied the classics, philosophy and medical anthropology at New York University. He researched medicinal plants of the Amazon Rainforest, and examined the connections between quantum physics and traditional
(energy) medicine.
During his time at NYU, Mr. Alvarez completed a three year intensive internship in Er Mei Qi Gong with Sifu David Knoll and Master Wei Zhong Fu.
Mr. Alvarez graduated from the New England School of Acupuncture, the oldest college of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the United States. At NESA, he completed a rigorous four year Masters Degree program where he studied Chinese and Japanese acupuncture as well as Chinese herbal medicine, Chinese nutritional medicine and Eight Organ Harmony Qi Gong.
ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture needles act as conductors. When placed in specific areas, they access the body’s natural healing response by transmitting signals through a network of microscopic channels that are embedded in the connective tissue. The signals broadcast information to the central nervous system, endocrine system and local immune system, triggering the release of specific proteins, hormones, neurotransmitters and stem cells. This gentle yet powerful medicine optimizes health and vitality, supports the immune system, and prevents disease. Acupuncture also reduces inflammation, improves circulation, expels pathogens, regenerates healthy cellular tissue, and removes toxins. Patients find acupuncture treatments deeply relaxing as well as energizing.
CHINESE MEDICAL NUTRITION
Chinese Nutritional Medicine utilizes an intricate system of food classification to construct personalized diets for the treatment of specific diseases. You are what you eat, and with the appropriate application of food as medicine, patients can be restored to health.
CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE
Chinese herbal medicine is one of the pre- eminent medical systems of the world yielding exceptional clinical results. The precise diagnostic techniques employed by doctors of Chinese herbal medicine reflect a holistic understanding of the body. They focus on the relationship between organ systems to reveal “patterns of disharmony” that cause disease. Herbal formulas are specifically designed to restore health and harmony by focusing on the individual patient’s condition. Thanks to thousands of years of clinical experience, the risk of adverse reactions to Chinese herbal formulas is extremely low, especially when compared to pharmaceutical drugs. We use only superior herbal products that are manufactured following GMP & FDA guidelines for hygiene, safety testing and
quality control.
GWA SHA & CUPPING
Gwa Sha & Cupping are massage techniques that release the superficial muscle layer for the treatment of soft tissue injuries and pain. They also promote sweating and expel pathogens for the treatment of common cold and flu.
MOXABUSTION
Moxabustion: an ancient heat therapy that warms acupuncture points to improve circulation and restore energy for pain conditions and fatigue.
CHINESE MEDICNE IS EFFECTIVE FOR THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
Anxiety
Depression
Attention deficit disorder
Addictions
Stroke
Bell’s palsy
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson’s disease
Headaches
Migraines
Vertigo
Sleep disorders
Common cold and flu
Fever
Ear infections
Sinusitis
Tinnitus
Tonsillitis
Sore throat
Dental pain
Gingivitis
Allergies
Eczema
Psoriasis
Dermatitis
Asthma
Chronic cough
Bronchitis
Nausea
Indigestion
Acid reflux
Ulcerative colitis Diarrhea/Constipation
Diabetes
Gall bladder stones
Low energy
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Angina
Palpitations
Heart disease
Poor circulation
Arthritis
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Back pain
Sciatica
Traumatic injury
Sports injury
Prepare for surgery
Postoperative recovery
Pain management
Edema
Urinary tract infection
Urinary retention
Incontinence
Erectile dysfunction
Premature ejaculation
Prostatitis
Infertility
Menstrual disorders,
PMS
Irregular uterine bleeding
Uterine prolapse
Endometriosis
Uterine fibroids
Menopause
Morning sickness
Breech presentation
Postpartum recovery
Lack of breast milk
HEALING ART AND JEWLERY
"I have been an artist all my life, working with oils, watercolors and photography. One day I decided to take a silversmithing class, and have been working with metal ever since. Metalsmithing brings together my inspiration of many years and turns it into something permanent and wearable.
I find inspiration in nature, mythology archaeology and cosmology. My designs come to life much like my paintings, spontaneously and one at a time."
ELEMENT WELLNESS
For more information about Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine & Nutrition - don’t hesitate to contact me!
451 Hungerford Dr # 275, Rockville, MD 20850
497 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146
(301)605-3166
