TREATMENTS
Gua Sha
Gua sha is a traditional healing techniques that uses special massage tools. It is sometime called ‘coining, spooning or scraping’. The tools are used with massage oil to increase blood flow. It can produce anti-inflammatory effect and can be used to relieve pain and stiffness, amongst other beneficial effects.
ACUPUNCTURE
Why choose acupuncture?
Acupuncture originated in China and other far eastern cultures over 2000 years ago where it still features in mainstream healthcare, both as a stand-alone therapy and in combination with conventional western medicine. Whilst it is used in many parts of the world to treat illness, it was originally practiced as a preventative medicine, with the emphasis placed on maintaining health. Practitioners were well schooled in recognising signs of imbalance and correcting them to keep their patients well. Today, research has shown it to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions and the NHS also actively recommend it for a number of medical conditions.
How does it work?
From a Western perspective MRI scans have shown that acupuncture calms the central nervous system, regulating hormones and releasing endorphins which in turn trigger the body's healing processes. In Chinese medicine we would call this re-balancing the Qi, or vital energy of the body. Research is continuously showing that its actions and benefits are significant.
According to traditional Chinese philosophy, our health depends on the smooth flow of this vital energy (Qi). A disrupted, obstructed or deficient flow can result in symptoms of pain and illness for a variety of lifestyle and environmental reasons. Through helping to maintain the body’s equilibrium, acupuncture can help re-establish the flow of ‘qi’ to restore the body to health and is therefore used to treat a wide variety of conditions.
CUPPING
Special cups are placed on the skin for a few minutes to create suction. It is used for many purposes , including help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being.
About Caroline
Caroline has BA (ed) and a BSc (Hons) in Acupuncture. Caroline is a member of the British Acupuncture Council which is the UK's main regulatory body for the practice of traditional acupuncture.
Caroline Leaver is dedicated too providing quality acupuncture treatments tailored to the individual needs with compassion and care. Caroline believes in treating
the whole body and mind. Caroline is able to provide holistic treatments that are complimentary to conventional western treatments.
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- Lao Tzu