Each of us has a unique pattern of causes and symptoms. The method used is also unique and usually involves a combination of approaches. You guide the way. Only your body knows. What you feel and how you respond guides us. Step by step, manageable via what you are sensing. We should be building on progressive steps. We continually adjust to the present. During each appointment we’ll reassess. Treatment is collaborative and gently nudges us, directs us so qi can move towards a more balanced flow and healing occurs simply and naturally.

All information is relevant: physical, emotional, psychological, environmental aspects, lifestyle, work, exercise, eating habits, medications, supplements, surgeries, a full health history to the present. Every sign and symptom is interpreted in relation to others. All being connected. Everything shared is always confidential and without judgement.

Acupuncture is subtle. The needle obtains a sensation, Da Qi, on specific acupuncture points. These effect the flow of Qi through the meridians. This is the circulation that needs to be in motion for keeping us healthy, thriving and feeling at our best. Xiao Yao/free flow. When this flow is disrupted discomfort, unease, pain and disease can manifest. Our aim throughout is to restore and re-establish this Qi free flow.

As health is progressively restored, treatment can move more towards preventative health care/maintaining health once Xiao Yao/free flow is established again. Wobbles will naturally come our way with everyday ups and downs. Learning to be still and listen to our bodies helps us to easily re-establish balance again. 

Yang Sheng: Nourishment of Life: Living in Harmony with Nature

Examples of Treatments

  • Acupuncture - Super fine, sterile needles are inserted into specific acupuncture points. Less often being more. In the example of Saam acupuncture, a Korean method, only 4 needles are used.

  • Acupressure and the use of tuning forks/sound vibrations on our acupuncture points.

  • Cupping - Suction cups bring the Qi and Blood flow to areas or points. Moving and promoting circulation, detoxing, relieving muscular tension and dispersing the build up of lactic acid.

  • Tuina – A meridian focused massage. Deep tissue, sports massage.

  • Gua sha – a scraping method used along the meridan pathways.

  • Essential Oils – Used to enhance the treatment and chosen for their energetic qualities as well as western therapeutics. The most potent aspect of a plant.

  • Food Energetics – Food as our medicine advice. The eastern approach can be a simple yet significant shift towards getting the most out of our nutrition

  • Qi transformation via metaphor - An aspect of mind acupuncture, that can embody sensation and facilitate change via the meridian network. Resolving the negative/Geosa and nurturing the positive/Yang Jeong

  • Moxa – a deeply warming and drying herb.

  • TDP lamps – An infra red with therapeutic penetrating healing waves via a mineral plate. Penetrates to our bone level. Promoting Qi and blood flow.

  • Light waves – Blue for skin conditions. Red, boosting collagen and elastin production. Near infrared for more advanced skin rejuvenation and a deeper level of near infrared for mitochondrial stimulation. Boosts our Wei Qi/natural defences and brightens our Shen/spirit. Helps with SAD/seasonal affective disorders

  • Specific exercise rehab, movement of Qi and blood via meridians, tapping methods and directing our Qi with breathwork

  • Auricular acupressure - ear seeds on acupuncture points

Different methods of treatment are often used in combination, working well together

Examples of our focus

(often interrelated and connected)

  • Mood, stress, anxiety, mental and emotional support. All totally interrelated and inseparable to physical health. Regain motivation, enthusiasm, creativity, purpose.

  • Skin. Our outer reflection of within. Glow again.

  • Help with creating healthy habits as opposed to repetitive non-healthy choices and addictions

  • Detoxing – gently

  • Neurological, e.g. sciatica, Bells Palsy

  • Women’s health: Hormonal, fertility, pregnancy, post-natal care, menopause

  • Support through transitions and major life changes

  • Pro and radiant aging / longevity focus

  • Pediatric (babies to teenagers)

  • Urogenital symptoms, e.g. fluid retention, UTIs

  • Energy levels

  • Maintaining good health. Preventative health care.

  • Sleep quality

  • Circulation: Qi, blood, lymph

  • Digestion, gastro-intestinal, e.g. food sensitivities, IBS, weight

  • Immunity Wei Qi, our outermost defences

  • Musculo-skeletal. Acute and chronic.

  • Pre- and post-event, such as sporting activity, travel, embryo transfer, surgery

  • Respiratory, sinus, lung health

  • Post viral infections

  • Managing side effects of medications and adverse reactions. Re-establishing balance once able to reduce or stop. For example, coming off the contraceptive pill or after a course of chemotherapy