Acupuncture

Acupuncture has traditionally been used to restore wellbeing for over 2000 years. Fine disposable needles are inserted at key points on the energy channels described in classical oriental medicine texts.  This is based on the  principle that regulating the flow of  qi/vital energy in those pathways affects the body's ability to function; if qi is not  flowing freely imbalance can occur. 

At the first meeting I will ask you questions to get an outline of what is troubling you, your health history & pattern of symptoms, and also look at your tongue, pulse, & other relevant signs to make a diagnosis & treatment plan according to the principles of classical oriental medicine.  Usually the patient sits or lies down to relax during treatment. Fine single-use needles are gently inserted with a rapid virtually painless technique & left for 20-40 minutes. People generally feel relaxed, awake, and energised after treatment.

My job is to treat you in as few sessions as possible for lasting results. Sometimes people get great results after only one session but 4 to 6 weekly sessions may be recommended to reach & then stabilise progress & address any underlying causes of imbalance. Some acupressure points may be shown so you can  treat yourself at home too so you can reach  full recovery as soon as possible. 

Facial acupuncture can help affect skin, muscle tone and lines. Gentle stimulation targets local muscles to tonify them, basically performing face gym whilst you relax. Combined with facial massage this is a deeply relaxing and tones the face. It can also boost related organ/body systems using microsytems acupuncture principles. As the face is the prime communicator of emotion facial work  can also powerfully affect related emotions, e.g. releasing hard-to-shift sadness & tensions. 

Acupuncture has become well used as an adjunct to help ease and support pregnancy, birth, and fertility. Acupressure may also be used to help balance the body through the process of pregnancy.

Adjunct treatments such as cupping can supplement acupuncture treatment, or energy healing, the use of magnets to promote flow of qi energy, taping & plasters designed to stimulate lymph flow to escalate recovery. Slide cupping, using cups with warm oil, allows a strong deep tissue massage to release deeply held tensions.