Treatment Information

Needling
This is where very fine needles are inserted into acupuncture points on the body. Sometimes the needles are manipulated by hand.
Most people associate acupuncture with this form of treatment.

Moxa or Moxibustion
Moxa is a Chinese herb which is burned and held close to acupuncture points to warm the point. Moxa is sometimes added to the top of the acupuncture needle. This can be used with or without needling.

Laser Acupuncture
A small laser light is used to stimulate acupuncture points instead of using needles. No pain is felt during laser treatment.

Cupping or Fire Cupping
Cupping is performed with a glass cup which is heated with a flame to create a vacuum in the cup. The glass cup is placed flush against the patients skin. As the air cools in the cup a vacuum is created which pulls on the skin causing an acupressure effect. The skin will be marked with ring shapes after a cupping treatment.

Auricular or Ear Acupuncture
Ear seeds are small seeds from the Vaccaria plant. They are held in place by adhesive tape. These allow pressure to be applied to the points for a few days or up to one week.

Drug Free Pain Relief
The insertion and manipulation of acupuncture needles can stimulate the body's own natural pain killers—endorphins. Acupuncture helps to free congested areas and keep the Qi energy flowing.

Fertility Issues
Acupuncture can help to…..
Regulate the menstrual cycle
Reduce stress, Improve blood flow to the uterus and ovaries
Improve the thickness of the uterine wall lining
Reduce the chance of miscarriage

Migraines and Headaches
Acupuncture is very effective in the treatment of migraines. Needles are inserted in to acupuncture points and gently manipulated. This increases the blood flow. This increase in blood flow is called removal of “stagnation” in Chinese medicine and helps to prevent migraines.

Smoking Cessation
Ear Acupuncture points as well as Acupuncture points on the body are used to help detoxify the body and help with withdrawal symptoms whilst trying to quit smoking. You must be committed to quitting before starting the smoking cessation treatments.