Acupuncture
Treatment
Acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine, sterile, single-use needles on specific points on the body. It is drug-free and may be a clinically effective treatment method for a variety of health issues.
Moxibustion
Treatment
Moxa, a dried therapeutic herb is burnt near or on specific acupoints to increase energy and relieve pain. The penetrating warmth stimulates the flow of Qi within the body, removing stagnation and restoring balance and health.
Cupping
Treatment
Cupping is an ancient therapy that has been used by many different cultures for over 3000 years and it has been part of mainstream medicine in Europe until the late 20th century.
Acupuncture &
Pregnancy
Acupuncture offers a drug-free treatment option for a multitude of symptoms that can arise during pregnancy. Acupuncture may assist with managing pregnancy related symptoms and gently prepare the body for labour.
How can
Chinese Medicine
help me?
Chinese medicine treatment may be able to assist with:
- Management of pain, stress and fatigue related to some autoimmune disorders, in consultation with other treating health practitioners
- Management of pain, fatigue and nausea related to many chronic diseases
- Management of vomiting or nausea arising from chemotherapy
Is Acupuncture safe?
Acupuncture and herbs are both an integral part of Chinese medicine practice, which may help patients to manage a range of symptoms including pain, stress and fatigue. Acupuncture is generally considered to be safe but occasionally (as with all health treatments) may be associated with possible adverse reactions in individual cases. The acupuncture needles used are sterile, surgical stainless steel, single-use only and are disposed of straight after use.
Does it hurt?
While styles of acupuncture vary, we believe that good acupuncture should not be painful. Acupuncture is often a pleasant and enjoyable experience. In most cases a slight prick is felt upon insertion, usually being replaced by a sensation often described as a dull ache, or a numb, tingling feeling. These sensations pass and are often described as quite comfortable. Some people do not feel the insertion of the needles at all.
How many treatments will I need?
This is dependent on the nature and severity of your symptoms. Many acute symptoms normally respond in 2-3 treatments. Other symptoms may require a longer course of treatment.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion and Acupuncture have been combined in clinical practice for many centuries. Moxa, a dried therapeutic herb is burnt near or on specific acupoints to increase energy and relieve pain. The penetrating warmth stimulates the flow of Qi within the body, removing stagnation and restoring balance and health.
Cupping
Cupping is an ancient therapy that has been used by many different cultures for over 3000 years and it has been part of mainstream medicine in Europe until the late 20th century. Cupping involves the principal of applying a vacuum to the treatment area to stimulate or regulate Qi and Blood circulation in the body. It is regularly used in the treatment of symptoms such as muscular and joint related stiffness or pain and difficulties with respiration and indigestion. There may be marks left on the skin from the cups but these usually disappear after a few days.
Acupuncture During Pregnancy & IVF
Acupuncture offers a drug-free treatment option for a multitude of symptoms that can arise during pregnancy. Acupuncture may assist with managing the following pregnancy related symptoms and gently prepare the body for labour:
- Pregnancy related musculoskeletal pains such as sciatica or pubic pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Acupuncture may be used to assist energy levels, improve sleep and enable the body to deal better with the stresses of pregnancy.
Additionally, many health practitioners may recommend acupuncture as an adjunct treatment that may assist with IVF treatment. There is continuing research about how acupuncture can assist with the effectiveness of IVF treatment and you should consult your treating practitioner/s about how acupuncture may be able to help you.
Acupuncture
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine and has been used in East Asian countries for over 2000 years to address and try and prevent illnesses. Chinese Medicine is a comprehensive medical system with its own principles, diagnostic methods and therapies, including acupuncture, moxibustion and cupping. It views the body as an organic whole with a network of meridians connecting and coordinating the internal organs, Qi (often translated as vital energy), blood, body fluids, muscles, bones, tendons and the skin.
Chinese Medicine looks at pain and illness as a sign that this network is out of balance. Acupuncture treatment aims to restore this balance by promoting the body’s ability to heal itself and so resolving or managing symptoms and encouraging and maintaining good health.
Acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine, sterile, single-use needles on specific points on the body. It is drug-free and may be a clinically effective treatment method for a variety of health issues including non-specific lower back pain, osteoarthritis of the knee and tension-type headaches. Acupuncture treatment can help with pain relief and management, stress and chronic pain related to depression by managing the underlying chronic pain.
It may also be able to assist with
- Management of pain, stress and fatigue related to some autoimmune disorders, in consultation with other treating health practitioners
- Management of pain, fatigue and nausea related to many chronic diseases
- Management of vomiting or nausea arising from chemotherapy
During pregnancy, acupuncture may be able to help women with:
- Pregnancy related musculoskeletal pains
- Nausea and vomiting
Acupuncture is suitable for people of all ages and can be used safely alongside conventional medicine with the correct guidance from your acupuncturist. Elisabeth or William will provide recommendations for alternative therapy options if acupuncture is not considered appropriate for your condition.
