A holistic view of the body
In order to gain a thorough understanding of your body-system your first appointment will involve detailed questioning of current symptoms and your medical history, as well as such things as your sleeping patterns, appetite and digestion, and your general emotional wellbeing.
Together with the diagnostic of pulses taken from both wrists and an observation of the tongue a treatment plan is created. As well as needling acupuncture points other Chinese medicine techniques may be used: -
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Cupping
Chinese cupping is believed to be around three thousand years old and is a non invasive form of treatment. It works by loosening muscles and stimulating blood flow to a particular region to increase blood circulation. Thus, it can help relieve the stiffness of muscles, calm the nervous system, relax the patient and induce a sense of calmness and well being.
Moxa
Moxa is prepared from the leaves of artemesia vulgaris latoflora; a plant known for the powerful chemical constituents in its essential oils. The ground leaves are often used in conjunction with acupuncture to enhance the effect of the treatment through gentle warming of the body, causing muscles to relax and qi to be supplemented.
Tui na & Paediatric Tui na
Tui Na, (pronounced “twee na”) is a deep tissue Chinese massage that works the muscles helping them to relax, removing stagnation and allowing the blood to flow more freely throughout the area, giving the muscle the optimum chance of repairing itself. There is no need to remove any clothing, only coats, shoes and jewellery.
Paediatric Tui Na is a wonderfully effective system of gentle strokes, tapping and kneading on different areas of child’s body. It is a very popular form of treatment with small babies and young children.
Laser pens, press-spheres and retained needles
When treating babies and children many parents have concerns over needling; often more so than the child. If a child is not happy about needles, a laser pen, press-sphere or retained needle (which is like a little plaster) can be used to stimulate a point without inducing any anxiety or stress.