Louella our Acupuncturist can help you balance your energy and relieve pain with a range of different treatments
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is one of the best known forms of Chinese Medicine in the West. Fine needles are inserted into points which lie along the channels where the vital energy (Qi) and blood flow, stimulating the body’s own healing response and restoring its natural balance.
Acupuncture stimulates the nerves in skin and muscle, and can produce a variety of effects; it increases the body's release of natural painkillers - endorphin and serotonin - in the pain pathways of both the spinal cord and the brain. This modifies the way pain signals are received.
Acupuncture is useful for a wide range of conditions, but in particular musculoskeletal pains, chronic pain, headaches, sinus problems and hayfever, men and women’s health, digestive disorders and mental health. There is evidence it also helps skin conditions and nausea.
If you aren’t sure if acupuncture could be helpful for you, please contact us. It often works well in combination with Physiotherapy and massage therapy.
Moxibustion
Is a technique associated with acupuncture, as well as ‘stand alone’. Application of ignited moxa(Artemesia Vulgaris) is used to warm acu-points for regulating Qi and increasing blood circulation.
It is also the method of choice for turning breech babies and stopping dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
Electroacupuncture
A small electric current is passed between pairs of acupuncture needles, and is particularly good for treating pain.
Auricular acupuncture
Is a form of acupuncture therapy, by which specific points on the ear are needled to treat a large variety of diseases, often associated with addictions, food cravings and weight loss.
Prices:
Initial Consultation and Treatment 90 minutes £80
Follow Up 45-60 minutes £65
Cupping
Is a therapy of gentle pressure by placing a vacuumed cup on to the affected area and acts like a deep massage by encouraging blood circulation. Suction cups are applied to the acupuncture points to release toxins. Great for sports people pre- and post events! Increased immunity, detoxing, relaxing.
Prices:
30 minute cupping sessions (back or legs) £40
45 minute cupping sessions (full body) £50
Japanese style whole body ‘Sawada’ Treatment
Moxa treatment on fundamental meridian points effecting immune, endocrine and metabolic systems. Increased immunity, relaxing, detoxing
Prices:
30 minutes £40
Appointments available Monday afternoon and evening, Wednesday and Friday mornings