Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

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Acupuncture is an integral component of Chinese Medicine, a holistic system of healthcare continually practised and developed throughout Asia for many thousands of years.   The principle aims of Chinese medicine and acupuncture is to recover the equilibrium between physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of an individual, by treating the whole person.  This establishes a healthier, balanced state of mind/body function and helps to increase the capacity to cope with both internal and external demands and stresses.

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Japanese Acupuncture Therapy
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Japanese Acupuncture Therapy is a specialised field of acupuncture incorporating many extremely gentle needling techniques, including non-insertive methods, which work directly with the qi flow through the meridians.  A fundamental aspect of this therapy is to provide the body with minimal stimulation, which can bring about great change.
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Does Acupuncture Hurt?
In general, acupuncture does not hurt given that the needles used are very fine; anywhere from 0.12 to 0.35 mm in diameter.
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Acupuncture For Children

Acupuncture is a fantastic treatment option for children.  Within acupuncture's vast history, very specific treatment protocols have been developed to treat all manner of childhood illness and imbalance.  The techniques employed are extremely gentle and refined, and aim to correct the child's imbalanced system with precise, minimal intervention. 

 
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture

Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is a relaxing, safe, painless and effective treatment for renewing the face as well as the whole body. Fine lines may be entirely erased, deeper lines reduced and bags around neck and eyes firmed. Treatments can also be personalised to treat acne, skin discolorations and other dermatological conditions.

Fine needles are placed at a variety of acupuncture points on the face, neck, around the eyes and on the body to stimulate the body’s natural energies or Qi, collagen production and blood circulation; which improves facial colour and tone and allows the complexion to glow with vitality.

It is a genuinely holistic treatment in which your entire body is treated to address the imbalances manifesting on your face. People regularly report on an improvement in general health and wellbeing as well as this manifesting on the face. Treatments are uniquely designed for your individual constitution and health.

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