Acupuncture

Acupuncture has been practiced for over 5,000 years. But it is just one of the modalities used by Chinese Medicine Practitioners. Other modalities include: Gua Sha, Cupping, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy, and Moxibustion.

 

Acupuncture works by utilising over 360 specific points related to 12 main Meridians. Meridians are a system of pathways running through the body. Imagine your body as a city with a network of roads and intersections, now think of a traffic jam. Acupuncture clears those blocked areas to let "traffic" flow smoothly.

 

Acupuncturists believe you are a complete and well made human being and there is always a Root Cause for your condition. The symptoms are merely the branches. You are treated as a Whole.

 

Using very fine, sterile, single use needles, Acupuncturists are able to help the body regulate and overcome disease, pain and dysfunction. Should your therapist feel it is necessary they will incorporate some of their other techniques to enhance your recovery and body’s wellbeing. By treating you as a whole, your therapist will be able to treat: