Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Tuina Massage and Qi Gong are ancient practices that have been used successfully for many thousands of years in the treatment of a wide range of conditions. By using a number of fine needles into specific acupuncture points along a system of energy pathways or meridians, the balance of the human body system can be restored. The treatment of acupuncture may be used alone or may be incorporated with Chinese Tuina massage, Chinese herbal medicine, Qi Gong, the use of moxibustion (warming of acupuncture points using the herb Artemisia), dietary or life style advice.
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can be useful as a preventative medicine as well as giving relief in a vast range of health problems such as
- Musculo-skeletal: lower back pain, joint sprains, muscle strain, sciatica, arthritis, sporting injuries, etc
- Respiratory: sinus problem, hay fever, common cold or flu, asthma
- Gastro intestinal: constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, nausea
- Cardio vascular: angina, palpitations, high & low blood pressure
- Women’s health: irregular or painful period, fertility disorders, premenstrual difficulties, menopausal symptoms
- Pregnancy: morning sickness, breech baby
- Neurological: headache, trigeminal neuralgia, tinnitus, Bell’s palsy, post-stroke syndrome, insomnia
- Metabolic disorders: Chronic fatigue
- Psychological disorders: anxiety, depression, smoking/drug addition
- Men’s health: fertility issues, prostate difficulties
- Others: skin conditions, psoriasis, bladder disorders, hair loss, Weight loss
A course of treatment is generally considered to last between 8-10 treatments and most people are surprised at how painless acupuncture can be.
Acupuncture, Tuina Massage and herbal medicine administered by a professional medical therapist can have a powerful, holistic effect enhancing the body’s natural healing ability.
Acupuncture is a widely accepted and administered practice used worldwide with ongoing studies proving its effectiveness in treating a myriad of illnesses.