Mindy Gates, RN, L.Ac.
Peri-Steaming
Apotheca Acupuncture is proud to offer safe, affordable, and discreet Peri-Steaming services to Western North Carolina. The experience lasts about 1 Hour and costs $45. To make an appointment, or for more information, contact us via Phone: (828) 301-1903 or Email: Apotheca.Asheville@gmail.com
Peri-Steaming is a traditional self-care practice whereby someone sits or kneels over a warm pot of boiled water, often infused with therapeutic herbs, gently exposing the entire pelvic region to the rising steam. Often mislabeled as “vaginal steaming”, this ancient and worldwide practice can affect many different internal systems, as steam reaches the entire perineal area (not just the vagina) and can also be useful for those born in the masculine form.
Peri-Steaming is a valuable practice for healthy people, simply interested in maintaining and fortifying their perineal vitality, but can also provide dramatic benefits for sufferers of the following conditions:
- Fertility Issues
- Pregnancy Loss
- Postpartum Recovery
- Labor Preparation and Support
- Painful Sex
- Menstrual Irregularities
- Ovulation Pain
- Bacterial Infections
- Fistulas
- Rectal Issues
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Uterine Disorders
How Peri-Steaming May Affect the Body:
- May improve general uterine function by increasing circulation.
- May increase efficacy of the period to naturally cleanse the uterus.
- Steam may reduce susceptibility to infections by draining out vaginal discharge.
- Steam may deep-clean skin cells, purging impurities.
- May be effective topical treatment for lower and upper reproductive organs.
- May increase Qi flow.
- Steam may be a method of herb administration.
- Process may trigger oxytocin release by stimulating communication with the brain.