Other Chinese Medicine treatments available

This is an ancient technique found in many cultures. It utilizes vacuum suction within glass cups to move localised congestion from injury or illness. A vacuum is created within the cup using a lighted taper and the cup is placed upon the skin. It is held on by suction and is commonly used on the back for common colds and back ache or injury. It is completely safe and causes a pleasant sensation, but can leave some painless circular temporary bruising.

This is the use of a dried herb to warm an area on the skin and move or warm the Qi where there is congestion or pain or cold. A small cone of the herb (mugwort) is placed on the skin or the end of an inserted needle, lit and allowed to smoulder slowly then removed. It can help enormously with lower back pain. A moxa stick is sometimes used around the area instead.

Using ear acupuncture can assist with the process of detoxification and also addiction. Very short needles are inserted into six specific points within each ear and left in for 20-30 minutes while the patient relaxes. This usually requires a frequent and regulated course of treatment, often in conjunction with counselling or lifestyle changes. 

It is also very effective in the support of those receiving treatment for cancer and also individuals with PTSD and sleep disturbance.