THE ACUPUNCTURE EXPERIENCE

We are all looking for balance in our lives. The moment of balance can be brief. If we want more balance in our lives we have to work at it - like standing on one leg. Health is an interplay of several factors: Some factors are in our control and others are not. Acupuncture treatment is one way that can help you to redress the balance.

NEEDLING

In treatment we use pre packaged and sterilized needles. They are about as thin as two human hairs. There is a slight sensation sometimes as it enters the skin, with sometime people describing a dull ache which disappears after a few seconds.

In some treatments needles are left in for 20 mins whilst in other cases the needles are removed almost instantly.

Please let me know if you are nervous about needling as there may be other things you can benefit from such as cupping or the use of a probe before introducing needles at a later stage.

MOXA

Treatment can be made more effective in certain situations by stimulating acupuncture points with heat. This is done by heating a cone of a dried herb called Moxa. It is removed when the cone's warmth is felt on the surface of the skin. The herb not only warms but has nourishing and healing qualities.

CUPPING

A technique where a suction force is applied to the skin through transparent cups. Depending on the desired result these can be applied to one area or moved around. It facilitates the movement of energy within the channels, helping to release toxins and aids restoration of function.