In Chinese medicine, the body, mind, and emotions are not treated as separate entities. Acupuncture treats the imbalances that cause dis-ease at all levels of our being, bringing greater balance, harmony and serenity. HIV/AIDS is a disease that affects the immune system as well as other systems within the body, mind and spirit.
Treatment for HIV/AIDS with Chinese medicine is an effective approach to health maintenance. The World Health Organization and the National Institutes of Health both recognize the benefits of acupuncture for the treatment of depression, immune system issues, and pain management. Increased energy, an increased ability to handle stress and a more positive outlook on life are some of the more commonly reported effects of acupuncture treatment.
Since the life expectancy of people living with HIV has been greatly impacted by the advent of Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapies, the Sign of Jonah practitioners now address issues which longer life with intense drug therapies can induce within people living with HIV/AIDS such as digestive problems, insomnia, low energy, neuropathy, diarrhea, depression, loss of appetite, etc. Overall well-being is the goal of treatment.
Our treatment philosophy focuses on the individual and his/her well-being, not just conditions thought to be HIV-related. We do address common occurrences such as sinus infections and colds and flu that can be dangerous and life threatening to persons living with HIV/AIDS.
HIV TREAMENT WITH MASSAGE THERAPY
Massage therapy is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body to gain a therapeutic response. Soft tissue includes muscles, skin and connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and membranes. Swedish massage is presently the most common form of therapy practiced. Swedish massage is often called the "relaxation" massage. Massage therapy is a viable health option to help alleviate pain and discomfort from everyday life, overuse, habitual patterns, occupational stresses, and many chronic pain syndromes.
(202) 667-9195
3000 Connecticut Avenue NW
Suite 408
Washington, DC 20008
(hours by appointment)
Sign of Jonah treats people living with HIV/AIDS with all of the methods and modalities currently available at the clinic: acupuncture, massage and bodyworks, and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Our program of treatment for HIV/AIDS is designed to complement treatment already offered by western medicine.