Acupuncture:

What is it?

Acupuncture is the practice of insertion of very fine and sterile needles that are inserted to specific points in the body that are referred to as meridians or the body’s energy flow lines. This stimulates the regular flow of the energy or Qi throughout the body. Other methods that may be adopted during treatment may include: acupressure, laser therapy, moxibustion, massage, cupping and electro stimulation

Following a thorough case history from the patient, a series of physical examinations may be performed such as identifying localised areas of the body that may be in pain, or identifying underlying presentations that can not be seen via tongue and pusle analysis. A treatment plan is then developed to support individual therapy.

(Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association, 2021)

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Cupping

CUpping used with or without acupuncture and tui na massage

A traditional technique that can be used in combination with acupuncture or tui na *Chinese massage or used simply by itself.

The practice uses heated fire cups to create a suction lifting the superficial skin to promote blood circulation, reducing pain and inflammation.

Cupping can also be used to release toxins from the tissues, releasing pathogens from the body. And is beneficial in flushing out toxins from the lymphatic system and is sometimes used in reducing cellulite therapy.

Following treatment - a red or purple mark may be left as a result of treatment which may represent an accumulation of toxins that the therapy is moving out of stagnation.

The treatment is very relaxing and can bring alot of relief to tightened muscles.