Chinese medicine works on holistic principles, seeing the organism as one complete system, and therefore focuses on restoring balance to the system, relieving blockages and strengthening weak elements where necessary. The following methods are offered as part of a treatment, where applicable.

Acupuncture involves the use of fine, sterile, single-use needles into certain points on different parts of the body. After an initial, in-depth consultation, the points will be decided based on the information given. It is generally painless, although some brief discomfort, tingling, pulling, cold/hot/electric sensations may be experienced. Some gentle massage may be used prior to acupuncture to aid treatment.

Moxibustion This is the use of the herb Mugwort (Artemisia Vulgaris). It is burned, either on top of a needle, on an individual point or over points, channels or areas of the body in a rolled stick, like a cigar. It encourages circulation, and provides warmth, which can strengthen the body in certain conditions. It may be used in conjunction with acupuncture and in rare cases as a treatment by itself.

Cupping A vacuum is created in a glass cup using a flame, which is then quickly applied to a part of the body, most commonly the back or shoulders. This lifts the skin, adipose and deeper tissues, loosening the area in a similar way to massage and improving circulation to the local area. This can be used as part of your acupuncture treatment, or sometimes as a treatment by itself. It will cause some bruise-like marking, but this will pass in 2-3 days.

Initial consultation. One  hour                                 £45
Follow up appointments forty five minutes              £45
Low cost Donation sessions                                     £25-£45

Acupuncture treatments with Ross Stephenson  07986 906643

Deep Tissue Massage is commonly used for sports preparation and recovery and has the ability to relax muscle, influence connective tissue, improve joint range of movement and can assist the breakdown of scar tissue. Massage and Trigger Point Therapy are effective manual techniques used to treat a variety of common painful conditions that originate from soft tissue. These techniques can also improve blood flow and fluid circulation, remove waste products from the lymphatic and vascular systems and increase oxygen uptake and metabolic activity.   

Half hour                                           £30
One hour                                           £45

Deep Tissue treatments with Toby Chanter  07742 813093 

Deep Tissue Massage/Holistic

Deep Tissue Massage has many benefits; it increases energy levels, promotes better sleep, boosts circulation, supports the immune system and aids detoxification. It is especially useful for treating such problems as postural imbalance, muscle tension, tension head-aches, injuries, scar tissue, tendonitis.
It is performed lying down on a couch. Strong pressure is applied to reach the deeper layers of fascia. Through the use trigger point therapy, stretching. Deep strokes and muscle manipulation, tension is released and adhesions or “knots� removed.

Half hour                                             £25  
One hour                                             £45  
One and a half hours                           £65

Seated Chair Massage

Performed fully clothed and seated on a specially designed chair, this is a wonderful way of quick effective stress relief, leaving you relaxed and revived. It works pressure points and releases tight muscles, especially useful for those aching backs, shoulders and necks.

Half hour                                             £25

Deep Tissue/Holistic Massage/Seated chair Massage  with  Ben Meech  07914 170113

 Osteopathy treatments with Leo Sharmer  07967 503362