As well as needling acupuncture points, Clare may recommend the use other Chinese medicine techniques as part of your treatment such as:
Moxibustion (moxa)
Heat is applied to an acupuncture point or meridian using moxa (a therapeutic herb). It has been proven to turn breech babies (without the use of needles)
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TuinaChinese therapeutic massage which relieves muscle tension, stimulates acupressure points, opens energy meridians and stimulate the flow of qi.
This can be performed through clothing. |
CuppingGlass cups with a vacuum seal are placed on the skin to stimulate blood flow and clear stagnant qi.
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GuashaRubbing of the skin increases blood flow and moves qi.
Traditionally performed using ceramic soup spoons a variety of tools are now used. |