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Acupuncture
Acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine sterile single-use disposable needles into specific points on the body to activate certain functions that can influence health outcomes. The practice of acupuncture is between 2000-4000 years old. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine theory acupuncture can harmonise the Yin & Yang of the body to alleviate imbalance, or illness.
*Acupuncture sensation is commonly painless, and sometimes a little odd or uncomfortable. If the thought of needles puts you off check out the 'afraid of needles' page to learn more.
Cupping
Cupping involves the placement of sterilised glass or plastic cups on the body (usually over the back). The cups are attached via suction to create a kind of vacuum over the skin. Cups are either left in a specific location (stable cupping) or dragged over the skin in a sweeping motion a bit like massage (moving cupping). This therapeutic technique is used to treat a variety of conditions from the common cold to tight muscles and more.
*Cupping tends to result in some temporary light bruising. All reactions and risks will be discussed at your appointment, before any treatment takes place.
Chinese Herbs
The prescription of Herbal Formulas is the primary medicinal tool in the practice of Chinese Medicine, albeit in New Zealand likely less familiar than acupuncture. Chinese herbs are used as a course of medicine, and less frequently like a supplement.
Chinese herbs come in many forms. Raw herbs get steeped into a tea like liquid, or processed to become granules or powders that are dissolved into warm water and drunk like a tiny tonic, or processed into small peppercorn sized balls that are swallowed whole with water as you would a standard pill. At Good Bodies we mainly use granules, powders and pills, and we choose the option that will be most convenient for you to manage and stick with.
Many herbs are vegetarian though not all. If this is a concern for you just let us know.
What else?
There are a few other tools practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine may use in a treatment.
Gua Sha
Gua Sha involves pressing and dragging a smooth stone, metal or wooden tool over certain areas of the body. When used on different bodily locations this treatment has different functions. Used lightly on the face it can rejuvenate skin and calm the mind. Used on the back, arms or legs it can release muscle tension and work to treat a variety of conditions.
Acupressure
Acupressure involves the massage of points on the body where we would usually insert an acupuncture needle. Like acupuncture this can be used to treat a wide range of conditions.
Moxa
Moxibustion (or moxa) involves the burning of a condensed Chinese Herb. When this burning herb is held near certain points or acupuncture needles on the body it can enhance the function of a treatment as well as providing functions of its own.
TDP lamp
TDP lamp is a tool used in many Traditional Chinese Medicine clinics. This is an infrared lamp that is placed over the body (often the back, tummy or feet) to enhance the treatment taking place. It feels like a mini sun.
