Registered Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy manipulates the soft tissues of the body (muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, connective tissue, skin) to rehabilitate, rejuvenate and heal the body. Little Valley offers various forms of massage. Click here to book your next massage
Acupuncture
Acupuncture points are believed to stimulate the central nervous system. This, in turn, releases chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These biochemical changes may stimulate the body's natural healing abilities and promote physical and emotional well-being.
Cupping
Cupping is a therapeutic technique that involves placing specialized cups on the skin to create suction. This suction, created by glass or silicone cups, helps draw the skin and underlying tissues into the cups. Cupping is used in traditional Chinese medicine and alternative therapies to improve blood flow, relieve muscle tension, and promote healing. It has gained popularity as a non-invasive method for pain management and relaxation.
Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine is based on a system of syndrome differentiation. This means that every person is treated as a unique individual with a personalized treatment plan. Based on an individual’s specific needs and treatment goals, Abbey will select one or more of the following modalities to offer a comprehensive treatment: acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, gua sha, dietary recommendations, lifestyle amendments and more.
Chiropractic
As a chiropactic physician, Dr. Michelle Hebert DC is a primary care physician who performs examinations, analyzes the results of tests, diagnoses and treats patients for diseases and disorders of the spine, nervous system, joints of the body and the associated tissues. She also advises patients about methods of preventative healthcare (such as exercise and nutrition) for the aformentioned conditions and also for general health. Dr. Michelle uses non-invasive, gentle techniques that do not involve high force twisting or "cracking" of the neck or spine. These non-invasive techniques are very effective for treating pain and biomechanical dysfunction because they work on balancing the nervous system, relaxing the muscles, and gently aligning the body using body weight or instruments.
Hypnotherapy
In hypnotherapy sessions, the client is guided into a state of deep relaxation and awareness, which can facilitate the mind being receptive to new ideas. During this state, feelings, thoughts, and imagery (the language of the subconscious) are used to support the changes the client wants to make; unserving patterns of the mind can be cleared or altered and new, healthier, and more beneficial perspectives can be introduced. The process of hypnotherapy also introduces the client to deep, often hidden, resources within and allows for the client to connect with these resources and find the answers and peacefulness they are looking for.