TCM has been part of Chinese culture for at least 2,200 years. It incorporates the ancient medicine of acupuncture, moxibustion, Chinese herbs, cupping, gua sha, tui na and yangsheng.

Acupuncture is proficient at harmonizing the body’s innate healing mechanisms and can assist with relief from various dis-ease symptoms with a treatment that is not only remedial but restorative and relaxing.

The healing properties of moxibustion warms and nourishes acupuncture points and channels by expelling cold, promoting the movement of Qi and Blood and eliminating stagnation.

Herbal formulas are a fundamental part of a Chinese medicine diagnosis and are a natural way to work on the patients resistance to disease while restoring the body’s natural functioning.

When our body is not as efficient as it should be in excreting toxins and cellular debris appropriately, the vacuum action created by cupping assists the body’s elimination process.

Pain and numbness resulting from scar tissue can be felt for months or years. Acupuncture and moxibustion can ease pain and tension by increasing the flow of Qi and Blood to the scar area.

Gua sha is effective in treating symptoms of acute or chronic pain, colds and respiratory symptoms. In Chinese medicine it is considered to be Qi and Blood stasis at the fascia and musculoskeletal level.

Tui Na utilises acupuncture points and channels as part of its therapeutic administration, to encourage the invigoration of Qi and Blood, while dissipating pathogenic factors from the body.

Yangsheng is an ancient Chinese practice promoting longevity and vitality through our everyday habits and practices. In my clinic, all acupuncture sessions are underpinned with yangsheng.