Acupuncture treatments

Moxibustion

Moxa is a wonderful warming treatment, which brings relief to “cold” conditions, backache, muscular aches, period pains etc. Moxa is a deeply relaxing treatment. It is held above an area or point to gently warm and increase blood and Qi flow to a problem area. It is especially useful for musculoskeletal and gynaecological conditions. It can aid fertility and healing.

Auricular Acupuncture

Points on the ear are needled or ear seeds are applied for therapeutic results. Michael uses this treatment as an adjunct to body acupuncture.

Electro-Acupuncture

Stimulation of Acupuncture points using an electronic device (like a tens machine) can be effective especially for musculo-skeletal conditions and labour induction for child birth.

Cupping

Cupping therapy is usually used as part of acupuncture or body work treatment. It has been part of Chinese medicine for over 2,500 years. The therapy uses glass cups that produce a partial vacuum when placed on the skin after the air has been heated. Typical disorders which are treated with cupping include asthma and other breathing problems, abdominal pain, colds, coughs and flu, digestive problems, muscle and joint pain and period pain. In TCM terms cupping is said to move the Qi and Blood.

Acupressure and Massage

Massage is the practice of manipulation of the soft tissues of the body. Acupressure is the specific massage of Acupuncture points. Both can be used with Acupuncture to: Stimulate blood and Qi flow

• Develop and maintain you physical function

• Relax tense muscles

• Relieve or prevent physical dysfunction and pain

• Improve circulation and immune system functionality

• Reduce stress

• Relax the mind

• Increase overall feeling of well-being