What is Chinese Medicine?
Acupuncture is a Chinese healing therapy whereby needles are used to rebalance the flow of energy within the body. The needles used in acupuncture treatment are very fine. They bring about a sensation which may be a tingling, numbness, or dull feeling and may travel to other parts of the body.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a Chinese
healing therapy whereby
needles are used to
rebalance the flow
of energy within
the body.
The needles used
in acupuncture
treatment are very
fine. They bring
about a sensation
which may be
a tingling, numbness,
or dull feeling and
may travel to other
parts of the body.
Electro Acupuncture
Although acupuncture
dates back more than
3000 years, electro
acupuncture is much
more recent. In this
technique, after the
needles have been
inserted, an electric
current is passed
through the needles to
enhance their
effectiveness.
Depending on the type
of wave used, the
effect can be either
sedating or stimulating.
It is often used for
painful conditions.
Herbal Oils and Plasters
Treatment may sometimes
include Tui Na Massage
using herbal oils, or the
application of medicated plasters.
Herbal medicine has been
studied and used in China
for 4000 years. Modern
Chinese herbal products
contain herbs with different
properties, targeting different
aspects of your disharmony.
Ear Seeds
Small seeds are
attached to specific
points on the ear acting
as a form of mild
acupressure. Pressing
the seeds acts on the
nervous system and
can help in the
treatment of
addictions.
Tui Na
Tui Na is a therapeutic
Chinese massage. It
can be used on its own
or in addition to
acupuncture and uses
pressure, manipulation
and other techniques to
promote the flow of
energy and blood.
TDP Heat Lamp
This is a far-infrared
heating device. It is
used to promote the
natural healing
processes of the body.
It is believed to reduce
inflammation, relieve
pain and improve
circulation.
Cupping
This technique draws
Qi and blood to the
surface of the skin
using a vacuum
created inside a glass
or bamboo cup, to
relieve pain caused by
spasm and stagnation.
Moxibustion
Dried herbs are burned
and held near the
body. The warmth of
the burning herbs
moves the energy in
areas of the body that
are cold and painful.
Contact
Address
Leighton House
Leighton Business Park
Chester High Road
Heswall
Wirral
Merseyside
CH60 3RZ
Phone
Directions
We are located just off the Chester High Road, about half a mile from the Gayton roundabout and 10 minutes from Junction 4 M53.
Turn left at the ‘Welcome to Cheshire’ sign, between the Heatherland and Leighton Car garages (opposite Boathouse Lane).
The John Knight Glass showroom is straight ahead and, as you go through the gates, you will see the Acupuncture First clinic to your left.