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Adjunct Therapies

Cupping

Cupping therapy involves local suction of skin and muscle using plastic or glass cups. Suction is applied using a pump for plastic cups and fire for the glass cups. It is generally used for the treatment of muscle pain and/or spasms. Cupping may improve blood circulation and induce increased oxygen into the cupped area to accelerate the repair process of damaged tissue (1).   

Gua Sha

Gua sha involves the scraping of the skin to achieve therapeutic effect. Similar to cupping, it is a manual therapy used to promote blood circulation and inducing an immune response to the treated area. 
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Tuina Bodywork

Tuina is a style of medical massage that focuses on manipulating soft tissue for therapeutic effect. Many techniques are similar to other massage styles with a focus on stretching to increase range of motion and reducing pain. 
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Therapeutic Exercise

Therapeutic exercises are used to help develop strength and/or increase flexibility to help reduce pain and improve injury recovery. Oftentimes they are combined with acupuncture to achieve greater effect.  We have a dedicated room with weights to help our patients perform the exercises. 
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Herbal Medicine 

Herbal medicine may be used as a sole form of treatment but is commonly used along with acupuncture and other therapies. Dr. Vu orders his herbs from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine to ensure herb quality. Patients can pay and pick up the herbs from the college or choose to have them shipped home. 

​References: 1. li T, Li Y, Lin Y, Li K. Significant and sustaining elevation of blood oxygen induced by Chinese cupping therapy as assessed by near-infrared spectroscopy. Biomed Opt Express. 2017;8(1):223-229.
Invigorate Injury & Integrative Medicine LLC |  527 SE Baseline Street Suite F, Hillsboro, Oregon 
Phone: 503-994-9211  
Fax: 503-660-4083​
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​Acupuncture Hours (by appointment only)
Monday: 7AM-7PM 
Tuesday: 7AM-7PM
​Wednesday: 7AM-7PM

​Thursday: 7AM-7PM
Friday: 7AM-9AM 

Saturday: 7AM-1PM
Sunday: 7AM-1PM

​*Dr. Vu is also available for house calls


​Massage Hours (by appointment only)
Tuesday: 10AM-8PM
Thursday: 10AM-8PM
Sunday: 10AM-8PM


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