Treatments for better health
Our treatments use a combination of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, massage therapy, cupping, moxibustion and exercise therapy in conjunction with dietary and lifestyle advice.
Acupuncture
A healthy body has an abundant supply of qi - or "life energy" - that flows through channels (called meridians) to all parts of the body to support physiological functions. Poor nutrition, stress, infection, exposure to cigarette smoke and other external factors can reduce levels of qi or block its flow. In this state the body quickly becomes imbalanced and more susceptible to disease or illness.
Acupuncture helps to restore optimal levels and flow of qi by stimulating specific points, termed acu-points, along the meridians. By clearing energy blockages and promoting an increased supply of qi, acupunture treatments promote healing and return the body to a state of harmony and well-being. Acupuncture provides the added benefit that, once order is restored, the body is better able to protect itself and maintain balance.
In our clinic, an acupuncture treatment involves the insertion of fine, sterile needles or the application of a needle-free electric stimulus directed onto the acu-points. Chinese massage, moxibustion and cupping are also used to stimulate the flow of qi.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbs have been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Today it is widely accepted as a natural and wholistic therapy that can be used safely and effectively to treat a broad range of health problems.
Your practitioner can choose from hundreds of herbs that each have unique healing qualities when prescribing a formula based on your individual symptoms of disease. Some herbs are commonly recognised as foods, such as ginger, mint and mandarin. Others, such as poria (a tree fungus), cornus fruit and rehmannia root may be less familiar to you.
Your formula may contain only a single herb or include a selection of herbs that are known to act more effectively when combined together. This formula may be modified as your treatment progresses to better respond to improvements or changes in your symptoms.
Chinese Massage (Tuina)
Chinese massage is an excellent remedial therapy that uses different hand techniques and soft-tissue manipulation in order to relax muscle and relieve pain. Our clinic mostly uses massage to complement an acupuncture treatment.