What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture involves the stimulation of specific points on the skin, usually by the insertion of needles. In its original form acupuncture was based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional acupuncturists understand health in terms of a vital force or energy called “Qi” (pronounced “chee”) which circulates between the organs along channels called meridians. Qi energy must flow in the correct strength and quality through each of these meridians and organs for health to be maintained. The acupuncture points are located along the meridians and provide one means of altering the flow of Qi.
Muscular-Skeletal Conditions:
Headaches & Migraines
Jaw Pains
Neck & Low Back Pain
Fibromialgia
Fascitis
Scars & Post-surgical Adhesions
Joint Pains
Acute & Chronic Sports Injuries
Childbirth & Pregnancy:
Female infertility
Breech Babies
Morning Sickness
Pregnancy Pains
Hormonal Imbalances
Neurological Conditions:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Sciatica
Post-operative Pain
Bell's Palsy
What can Acupuncture treat?
The following is a list of conditions for which Acupuncture can prove beneficial in alleviation of symptoms but also, in some cases, resolution of the condition. Please contact us if you would like further information regarding a specific ailment.
Systemic Conditions:
Viral, Bacterial & Fungal diseases
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Weakened Immune System
Gout
Allergic Rhinitis
Visceral Conditions:
Acute & Chronic Colitis
Biliary & Renal Colics
Post-operative vomiting / nausea
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Dysmenorrhea
Premenstrual Syndrome
Constipation
Cardiovascular Conditions:
Hypertension
Primary Hypotension
Mental Health:
Depression
Anxiety
Shiatsu Massage
Shiatsu, similar to acupressure, uses finger pressure, manipulations and stretches, along Traditional Chinese Medicine meridians. Shiatsu originated indirectly from acupuncture, the ancient Chinese healing art, from which principles were applied in the traditional form of Japanese massage called anma.
Shiatsu can be done through the clothes or on bare skin and uses static pressure, which can vary from light holding to deep physical pressure applied with the palm of the hand or thumb.
People can receive shiatsu for relaxation or to help them with specific conditions. In particular, shiatsu can help alleviate insomnia, anxiety, depression, headaches, muscular tension, digestive tract issues, and sinus congestion. In some cases it can also help increase local circulation and the movement of lymph.
