Acupuncture
Acupuncture is part of the ancient practice of traditional Chinese medicine over 2000 years old. Acupuncture is performed by penetrating the skin with fine single use sterile needles on specific points on your body (acupuncture points) these points are believed to stimulate the central nervous system. These biochemical changes are then thought to stimulate the body’s own physical and emotional healing capability.
Tui Na
Tui Na incorporates Chinese massage, acupressure and manipulation techniques to promote and encourage blood flow which works to alleviating and decrease pain.
Cupping
Cupping is the physical application of glass or soft silicone cups on the skin. A suction on the skin is created with the application of the cup. It is important to note that cupping may leave a temporary painless coloured mark on the skin, please note this is a normal response to treatment. This depending on the size of the cup, the amount of suction created and the overall release in any one particular area. These marks can remain on the skin for a couple of hours to up to week.
Benefits of cupping
- Decompresses and mobilises tissue
- Stimulates blood flow and lymph drainage
- Increases range of movement
- Decreases pain
Gua sha
Gua sha is performed by applying pressure to gently scrape the skin. Gua sha aims to improve circulation, alleviate chronic pain and inflammation.
Moxibustion
Moxa is a gentle technique of thermal heat stimulation. The combustion of a herb called mugwort is used to provide a warm sensation over specific acupuncture points. This aims to encourage blood flow by stimulating the surrounding tissue in order to relieve pain, improve circulation and decrease inflammation.
Electro acupuncture
Electro acupuncture uses a small electrical current between acupuncture needles in order to stimulate along muscle fibres, aimed at restoring muscle function to reduce or relieve pain.
Chinese dietary therapy
Dietary therapy is an essential component of traditional Chinese medicine. Chinese dietary therapy recognises that we all have different dietary needs. In traditional Chinese medicine we take a close look at the energetic qualities of the food you’re eating, paying particular attention to the nutritional quality, temperature, taste, colour and seasonal aspects of the food. This aims to provide you with a dietary solution tailored to your specific needs in order to achieve the best possible treatment outcome.
Chinese herbal medicine
Chinese herbs are a key component of traditional Chinese medicine which have been used in China for centuries. Chinese herbal medicine is used to assist in the treatment of acupuncture. All herbal formulas are approved by the therapeutic goods association (TGA).
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