Techniques

There are a range of techniques that can be used within a treatment in order to provide the most beneficial result:

Acupuncture Needling

This is inserting very fine, sterile needles into various parts of the body, sometimes in the related area or sometimes more distally. The needles are the same width as a human hair and will not cause pain like injection needles.

Cupping

Glass or plastic cups are placed on the skin creating a vacuum seal in order to stimulate blood flow and clear stagnant Qi. This is useful for tense muscles and can also be used to treat soft tissue injuries.

Moxabustion

Moxa is a therapeutic Chinese herb that is lit in order to apply indirect heat. It can warm and relax the muscles and help to clear meridians. It can be applied to the needles or used by hand to warm an area.

Massage

This can be used to relieve muscle tension, stimulate blood, Qi and lymph flow, unblock the meridians, relieve stiff joints, improve digestion, relive stress and encourage relaxation. It is beneficial for musculo-skeletal problems and at times, trigger point work may be undertaken.

Electro-acupuncture

Electricity has been used to help healing for centuries. Illness occurs when Qi fails to flow smoothly throughout the body. When stagnation is caused, the electric current can help to move blockages and stimulate Qi. A low frequency current is run between two needles to increase blood flow, relax muscle tissue and clear stagnation. This treatment benefits painful conditions, migraine, menopause, nausea, neurological disorders and many others.

Auricular/ Ear Acupuncture

This stimulates acupuncture points within the ear, which hold a microsystem of the body. Usually ear seeds are placed in the ear with tape as part of the overall treatment, which can continue to administer pressure once the session is over.

Nutritional/ Lifestyle Suggestions

Part of the treatment could be to offer some nutritional advice, based on the learnings of TCM, in relation to your symptoms/ condition.