Services-Floreat Acupuncture & Massage

1. services - Floreat Acupuncture & Message floreatacupuncture.com.au/services Acupuncture Acupuncture is a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). One of its principals is to promote the free flow of Qi (energy), which can remove the stagnation. Your body will start to heal itself when Qi can flow freely. It has been proven that the insertion of needles elicits the production of various chemicals, which contribute to a healing process. If you believe in the complex philosophy or not, the treatment can be effective. Scientific trials around the world have found that when acupuncture is performed by a skilled acupuncturist, it is a safe and useful treatment for a wide range of conditions. The number of treatments you need depends on your condition, response and lifestyle. In most cases, we recommend to have few continuous sessions to achieve a better result. If you decide to try acupuncture, remember to seek out an qualified acupuncturist.” Chinese herbal Medicine Chinese herbal medicine is a major component of Chinese Medicine(TCM). Approximately three million people visit TCM practitioners every year in Australia. The philosophy in Chinese Medicine includes Yin & Yang and five elements. It is believed in Chinese Medicine philosophy that every thing consists of two opposing forces of energy, called Yin and Yang which are balanced in a healthy person. If any part of the Yin and Yang are out of balance in the body, this causes a blockage of Qi and a subsequent illness. Imbalanced Yin and Yang can be caused by poor diet, excessive exercise, alcohol abuse, anxiety, depression, infection. To help correct these imbalance, different Chinese herbs are normally mixed together to normalise imbalanced Qi (energy) in the body. Studies have shown it can be successful in treating a range of disorders including gynaecological and gastrointestinal disorders. Cupping Cupping is a therapy that placing cups to create suction on the skin which can bring blood to the local region and remove toxins. This technique is often used for pain relief. Massage Massage can reduce muscle tension from acute and chronic pain, can increase the range of motion of joints. 1/2

2. Lymphatic drainage massage (LMD) is a typically gentle technique which can improve the flow of lymph. If you have any conditions or after surgery which causes fluids building up in your tissue then LMD may help. Moxibustion Moxibustion involves burning herbs and applying the heat to specific points on the body. At Floreat Acupuncture, it is used on people who have a cold condition and cancer support. Moxibustion may reduce the need for medical procedures typically used to correct a breech presentation. Scraping Scraping (Gua Sha) involves in using a certein tool to scrap on the skin which helps to reduce pain, break down adhesions, increase range of motion and reduce swelling. 2/2