Vital Touch

read moreSanta Rosa Acupuncturist Shelley Werner is trained in Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Reflexology and Therapeutic Massage. This extensive cross-training gives her deeper insight into your condition. It also provides a richer background to relieve your pain and help you achieve full wellness.

read moreLicensed acupuncturist Shelley Werner offers a variety of services and healing modalities to relieve pain and optimize health through Vital Touch in her Santa Rosa practice. Acupuncture- Learn more about this safe, natural method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and improve functioning. Oriental Medicine- Oriental Medicine includes acupuncture, but also extends into the use of Chinese herbs to help treat pain and disease. Cupping and Gua Sha- Cupping and Gua Sha are specific treatments used on the skin to address pain and certain body disorders.

read moreWhen you arrive in the office, you will be greeted in my reception area. On your first visit, together we will review the answers you provided on your intake form. I will ask you questions expanding on your answers with the goal of getting as complete a picture as possible of your concerns, conditions and any other relevant information. At Vital Touch I use a variety of modalities to help your body heal itself. Using your answers and through observation, I will determine the right treatment to support you on your path to wellness.

read moreIn our society we put a premium on our waking hours and have the tendency to underestimate the importance of a full-night's sleep. Millions of people who suffer from insomnia look for quick fixes instead of exploring the root causes of the problem. Sleep hygiene is an afterthought for many people. Evening is a time to allow our minds and bodies to turn inward to our subconscious. Sleep deprivation is the root of many health issues like memory impairment, a weakened immune system and stress that can lead to cardiac disease, heart disease and digestive disorders.

read moreReflexology is a science which deals with the principle that there are reflexes in the feet and hands relative to every organ and all parts of the body. Stimulating these reflexes properly can help many health problems in a natural way, a type of preventative maintenance. Reflexology is a serious advance in the health field and should not be confused with massage. The idea behind Reflexology is not new-in fact, it was practiced as early as 2330 B.C. by the Egyptian culture. Reflexology as we know it today was first researched and developed by Eunice Ingham, the pioneer of this field.

read moreOne of the most scientific ways to identify nutritional imbalances is to have your blood work evaluated by a nutritionally trained healthcare practitioner who is experienced in Blood NutritionTM assessment. This is an innovative, science-guided look at nutritional strengths and weaknesses through an individual's blood test. A comprehensive blood chemistry panel is affordable and the results are normally received within a few days. The cornerstone of an effective health strategy is a nutritional and lifestyle plan that is based on one's biochemistry.