Practitioners: Nicola Renovich
Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine are the two principle treatment modalities of Chinese Medicine which has a history of over 3000 years. Acupuncture uses fine single use disposable needles to stimulate points on energy channels in the body. This stimulation affects changes in the hormones and in the nervous system of the body. It is widely recognized for it’s effectiveness in pain relief including neck and back ache, and dental pain. It is however becoming more recognized to benefit a range of illnesses and symptoms, from migraines, sinus congestion, arthritis and digestive disorders, through to more general feelings of ill health such as nausea, lethargy or low energy. Due to it’s relaxing effect on the nervous system it is considered very beneficial for stress related conditions such as I.B.S, anxiety or depression. Some people without disease or symptoms choose acupuncture to enhance their feeling of well being and maintain a balanced state of health.
"Acupuncture sessions with you Nicola, brought back to me a great sense of well-being following a sad and difficult period in my life just previous to my move to the West Country. This did so much to enable my smooth integration in the life down here. Thank you so much Nicola." Joyce, Retired.
Acupuncture is often used in the treatment of a variety of conditions and in conjunction with western medicine. Increasingly women are choosing to have acupuncture for fertility, in conjunction with IVF treatment if necessary, and to support them throughout pregnancy, labour and after giving birth.
Sometimes it may be appropriate in a treatment to include the use of Moxa or Cupping. Moxa has been traditionally used in Chinese Medicine to complement acupuncture with the use of burning a herb from the Artemisia family either above the skin, or on the end of the needle, to put heat into the muscles and fascia of the body. This can be very relaxing and help tense muscles to relax thereby aiding the circulation of blood in the area. This stimulates the body’s natural healing process. Cupping uses glass cups which create suction over an area of the skin to increase the blood circulation in the area.
This can be used to clear phlegm congestion in the chest and to aid with sore aching muscles. Electro-Acupuncture is the use of specialist Electro Acupuncture equipment to put a low frequency electric current through the needles. This is a mild sensation and feels a bit like using a TENS machine although the current is more directed through specific channels. This is very effective in particular cases of pain relief. The use of these techniques forms part of a full training in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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