Acupuncture for Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, Panic Attacks, Stress, Addiction, Acne, Asthma, Cough and Cold, Tinnitus, Hay Fever, Colitis, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Hernia, Ulcers, IBS, Heartburn, Arthritis, Rheumatism Frozen Shoulder, Muscular Pain, Back Pain, Repetitive Strain Injury, Sciatica, Tennis Elbow, Palpitations, Raynaulds Disease, High Blood Pressure, Menopausal issues(hot flushes, night sweats), Menstrual problems(PMS, Pain, Irregularity), Fibroids, Polycystic Ovarian Disease, Infertility, Tiredness, Fatigue, Migraines, Headaches, Dizziness, Cystitis etc.
Fire Cupping One of the oldest methods of TCM, Cupping is often performed as an alternative to Acupuncture and is especially useful for the treatment of localised Chi or blood stagnation along the Meridians which manifests itself as muscular tension. Rounded glass cups are warmed using a burning taper held for a very short period of time inside the cup which is then quickly placed over the selected area. Due to the candle flame, all of the oxygen in the cup has been removed and when placed open side down, a vacuum is created, which anchors the cup to the skin drawing it upwards. This stimulates the flow of blood, balances and realigns the flow of Chi, breaks up areas of congestion and creates an avenue for toxins to be drawn out of the body. Whilst Cupping is considered relatively safe the treatment may result in small circular bruises where the cups were applied. These bruises are usually painless however, and disappear within a few days of treatment.
Guasha is an ancient healing technique used throughout Asia. Gua means to rub or scrape and Sha is the term used to describe congestion of blood just beneath the surface of the skin. When friction is applied with a slice of water buffalo horn in repeated even strokes along the Meridian lines the Sha surfaces as red or purple blotches which disappear totally in 3-4 days and do not cause any pain. Gua Sha is a powerful detoxifying treatment which can immediately reduce pain and stiffness and improve mobility. Because the body’s response to Gua Sha mimics sweating it can also resolve feverous conditions. Your Chisense therapist will consider Gua Sha for any case of pain or discomfort, respiratory or digestive problems and any condition where palpation of the skin indicates the presence of Sha.
Acupressure/Tuina (Shiatsu) is originally developed in Ancient China and today used in every Chinese medicine hospital to help a wide range of conditions, particularly where Acupuncture and herbs have been less effective. Tuina literally translates as ‘push’ and ‘grasp’ and involves applying finger pressure to specific points on the Meridians whilst also incorporating gentle massage to directly influence the flow of Chi. Put simply, Tuina is like Acupuncture without the needles! As well as relaxing the body and mind by balancing chi and facilitating improved blood flow and the removal of toxic waste, Tuina is also used preventatively to protect health and build up immunity. Tuina is the basis upon which many Modern Complementary Therapies are based, including Shiatsu and Deep Tissue Massage, all of which can also be offered by your Chisense therapist.
