How does reflexology work?

One of the main methods of healing by reducing stress though the practice of reflexology, is allowing homeostasis to return to all systems of the body.  For healing to occur a person is assisted into a state of deep relaxation, as well as specific energy blockages or areas of imbalance being targeted during a treatment.
When the nervous system is brought back into a parasympathetic state, then many symptoms, both the physical and the psychological, will be relieved.

Our reflexologist

Tamar trained as a Clinical Reflexologist and holds a level 5 diploma, specialising in areas of pregnancy and post-pregnancy, stress and anxiety and is currently studying Limbic Reflexology, to deepen knowledge of treating people with conditions such as CFS, Fibromyalgia, Depression, MS and Parkinson’s. 

Treatments that Tamar offers are full investigatory sessions, covering all systems of the body and will always include an initial consultation to hold space and discuss main areas of concern. Individual treatment plans are created to target those areas and sessions will always bring relaxation and balancing to help restore homeostasis, so the body can heal and thrive. A course of weekly sessions is recommended for acute conditions, moving to fortnightly or monthly sessions once healing has begun.

What does electro-acupuncture do?

Electro-acupuncture:

• Reduces pain
• Decreases inflammation
• Relaxes muscles (if in spasm)
• Helps repair nerve damage
• Improves muscle atrophy
• Strengthens muscles (ie if flaccid or paralysis)
• Helps Micro-Circulation so repair in general
• Systematically relaxing and is therefore used in treating drug withdrawal

What conditions can it be used for?

Electro-Acupuncture can be used for the following conditions:

• Fluid retention
• Migraines
• Arthritis
• Low Back Pain with Sciatica
• Muscle wasting
• Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Dental pain relief
• Facial Paralysis
• Raynaud’s Syndrome
• Turning breech babies
• Induction of labour and relief during labour
• Stress Reduction
• Constipation
• Scars

How does moxibustion work?

The moxa is placed on the point and lit, but is extinguished or removed before it burns the skin. The patient will experience a pleasant heating sensation that penetrates deep into the skin. Alternatively, the practitioner lights one end of a moxa stick, roughly the shape and size of a cigar, and holds it close to the area being treated for several minutes until the area turns red. Another form of indirect moxibustion uses both acupuncture needles and moxa. A needle is inserted into an acupoint and retained. The tip of the needle is then wrapped in moxa and ignited, generating heat to the point and the surrounding area. After the desired effect is achieved, the moxa is extinguished and the needle(s) removed.

What is moxibustion used for?

In traditional Chinese medicine, moxibustion is used on people who have a cold or stagnant condition. The burning of moxa is believed to expel cold and warm the meridians, which leads to smoother flow of blood and qi. In Western medicine, moxibustion has successfully been used to turn breech babies into a normal head-down position prior to childbirth. Other studies have shown that moxibustion increases the movement of the foetus in pregnant women, and may reduce the symptoms of menstrual cramps when used in conjunction with traditional acupuncture.

How does Cupping Therapy work?

Cups are rounded and can be made of rubber, glass or very occasionally, bamboo. The practitioner creates a vacuum inside the cup and quickly places it onto the skin where treatment is needed. The cup is left in place for anything up to 20 minutes. The practitioner will often use several cups in one treatment.

If large areas of the body need treating, a technique known as ‘sliding cups’ is used. A thin layer of massage oil is spread over the skin, the cups are then placed onto the body in the usual way and slid along the muscles being treated. This sliding method helps the blood and ‘qi’ to flow more easily in areas of stagnation.

Is it painful?

Cupping is not painful, however it can leave reddish patches on the skin, like circular bruises. Although these marks resemble bruises, the muscles have not been traumatised in any way. The redness on the skin indicates that there has been movement in the circulation of blood under and around the cups. Not all cupping will result in redness as this depends on the complaint being treated.

What is Cupping Therapy used for?

Cupping is often used for tight muscles, where there is not sufficient circulation, it can also be beneficial for abdominal concerns including Crohns, IBS, Infertility and Menstrual pain.

How does it work?

Traditional Acupuncturists believe that the underlying principle of treatment is that illness and pain occur when the body’s qi, or vital energy, cannot flow freely. There can be many reasons for this; emotional and physical stress, poor nutrition, infection or injury are among the most common. By inserting ultra-fine sterile needles into specific acupuncture points, a Traditional Acupuncturist seeks to re-establish the free flow of qi to restore balance and trigger the body’s natural healing response.

There has been much recent, robust scientific evidence which provides an explanation as to how Acupuncture actually works using western, scientific terminology.

When an acupuncture needle is inserted into the skin it impacts the body in 3 main ways:-

• Nerves
• Bio-Molecules
• Fascia

Acupuncture stimulates peripheral nerves triggering a cascade that causes changes in the brain and internal organs. LEARN MORE >

Acupuncture stimulates the body to produce it’s own natural pain killers.  It also stimulates the release of molecules associated with tissue healing and disease resolution. LEARN MORE >

The Acupuncture needle stretches and degranulates the fascia (connective tissue) easing constriction which may be causing painful trigger points, stagnation and pain. LEARN MORE >

How much does treatment cost?

Please see our fees page for details on pricing, payment methods and cancellation policy.