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What to Expect

During Your Consultation and Treatment

Your journey to improved health begins with a comprehensive consultation. During this initial session, I ask detailed questions about your past and current health, lifestyle, diet, sleep patterns, and your presenting conditions. This thorough discussion allows me to gain a complete insight into your overall well-being and to devise a fully personalised treatment plan. I will also examine your tongue and take your pulse, as these traditional methods provide valuable diagnostic information.

Once the consultation is complete, your treatment may incorporate several different modalities, tailored to your unique needs.

Acupuncture Needling

Ultra-fine, sterile needles—comparable in width to a human hair—are gently inserted into specific points on the body. These points may be located in the area of concern or in related, distal regions. Unlike injection needles, these fine needles are designed to minimise discomfort while stimulating the body’s natural healing responses.

Cupping

Using glass or plastic cups, a vacuum seal is created on the skin to stimulate blood flow and clear stagnant Qi. This technique is particularly effective for easing muscle tension and treating soft tissue injuries by promoting improved circulation.

Moxibustion

This therapy utilises moxa, a therapeutic Chinese herb that is lit to produce indirect heat. Moxibustion helps to warm and relax muscles, clear the meridians, and can be applied directly to the acupuncture needles or used by hand to target specific areas.

Massage

Massage therapy is incorporated to relieve muscle tension, stimulate blood, Qi, and lymph flow, and unblock the meridians. It also helps to alleviate stiff joints, improve digestion, reduce stress, and promote overall relaxation. In some cases, trigger point work is used to address musculoskeletal problems effectively.

Electro-Acupuncture

By applying a low-frequency electric current between two needles, electro-acupuncture helps to move blockages, increase blood flow, relax muscle tissue, and stimulate the flow of Qi. This modality is especially beneficial for painful conditions, migraines, menopause symptoms, nausea, neurological disorders, and more.

Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture

This treatment targets specific acupuncture points within the ear, which reflect a microsystem of the entire body. Often, ear seeds are placed and secured with tape to continue stimulating these points even after your session is over, extending the benefits of the treatment.

Nutritional and Lifestyle Suggestions

In addition to the hands-on therapies, I may provide nutritional advice and lifestyle suggestions based on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles. This guidance is tailored to your symptoms and overall condition, helping you maintain balance and support your treatment outcomes.

By combining these diverse techniques, I create a holistic treatment plan designed to restore balance, improve circulation, and promote natural healing. Whether you’re new to these therapies or looking for advanced treatment options, you can expect a personalised approach that prioritises your comfort and well-being.

Experience a comprehensive, customised treatment designed to support your health from every angle. Contact me today to schedule your consultation and begin your journey toward improved well-being.

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