Treatments
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient technique of inserting fine needles into points in order to stimulate the body’s own healing mechanisms. Modern research has shown that stimulation of points along acupuncture channels leads to chemical changes at nerve endings, which in turn stimulates or relaxes the peripheral or central nervous system (brain and spinal cord).
Laser Acupuncture
A safe, pain-free and effective treatment, a cold laser is used to stimulate each acupoint for 1 minute. Adults can lie for 20 minutes to consolidate the treatment. Children get treated and go. This can be a good step to building a rapport with children who often naturally get curious about acupuncture with needles.
Chinese Herbs
Only high quality herbs are used in this clinic. All herbs have been tested and meet strict standards for contaminants such as heavy metals, herbicides, pesticides, bacteria and other harmful substances. Typically, we dispense herbal formulas, which have been made into extracts and then into concentrated granules using non-GMO corn starch. This allows flexibility in tailoring a formula to your needs, as single herbs can be added. It also allows for easy preparation, taking around 3g of granules 2-3 times per day, simply dissolved in boiling water. If corn starch is a problem, we have other options. Herbs can also be prescribed in liquid, pill and capsule form.
Moxibustion
The Chinese herb Mugwort is dried and made into a finely chopped form or into sticks that are smoking or non-smoking. Moxa can be lit and held 2 or more centimetres away from the body, attached to the handle of acupuncture needle or on a slice of ginger to warm the body and improve circulation. The use of moxa can enhance the effect of the acupuncture in many cases.
TDP Lamp
TDP Infrared Heat lamps emit an infrared spectrum designed to support circulation. They are commonly used alongside acupuncture to provide warmth and comfort, and may assist with managing symptoms associated with joint stiffness, muscle tension, and general discomfort.
GAPS Protocol
a dietary program developed by Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride, designed to support gut health through dietary modification. The protocol involves removing grains, starchy vegetables and certain sugars from the diet for an average period of 18 to 24 months.
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