Therapies
Acupuncture is a healthcare system based on ancient principles which dates back almost seven thousand years. It provides a holistic view of health and looks at illness and pain as indicators of imbalance within the body. The aim of an acupuncture treatment is to restore this balance. What makes it especially relevant today is its recognition of the interconnectedness of physical, emotional and mental health. Each treatment is therefore focused on the individual, rather than the condition.
All kinds of factors are believed to hinder the flow of the body vital’s energy, or qi. Chinese medicine practitioners aim to restore a smooth flow of qi by gently inserting fine, sterile and disposable needles into specific areas of the body (acu points) to bring it back to equilibrium and trigger its natural healing response.
There is a growing body of evidence-based clinical research on acupuncture and the common health problems that it can safely treat. You can read more here: https://acupuncture.org.uk/about-acupuncture/acupuncture-research/evidence-a-z/
Massage therapy is a hands-on form of therapy that involves manipulating soft tissues of the body to help relieve pain, tension and stiffness by improving blood and lymph circulation and regulating the nervous system.
Laetitia has trained in many types of massages over the years, like Thai massage, Tui Na, Swedish and Deep Tissue massage. Therapeutic massage uses a skilled touch that blends those different techniques, combined with a Chinese medicine thinking.
Every treatment is tailored to individual needs and concerns and will always start with a short chat to assess where you’re at and what’s needed in that moment.
These are Chinese medicine modalities that can be incorporated in an acupuncture or a massage treatment if needed (at no extra cost)
​Cupping therapy dates back to ancient Egyptian, Chinese and Middle Eastern cultures. Cups (either glass or plastic) are placed on the skin, usually around acu points where there is pain or stiffness, creating a gentle suction within them. This suction lifts the skin and underlying tissues which helps circulation and muscle tension. You might feel a gentle pulling sensation but it is not painful. There might be circular marks where the cups were placed that normally disappear within a week. Cupping is often used for musculoskeletal issues such as back and neck pain. It is a very effective and popular combination with massage therapy.
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Moxibustation involves burning moxa (dried mugwort herb or "artemesia vulgarum") either on the needle directly or near/on the skin on specific acu points. The gentle and warming effect is soothing, relaxing and its use will vary according to the presenting condition.
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Gua Sha involves using a round edged instrument on the skin in repeated gentle strokes with a bit of massage oil. Gua means ‘press stroke’ and Sha is a term that describes the blood congestion in surface tissues areas where there is stiffness and pain, but it also describes the little red dots that can appear on the skin from applying Gua Sha. Redness disappears within a few days. Gua Sha helps to promote circulation in muscle tissues, to reduce inflammation and to stimulate the immune system. It can also be used for respiratory or digestive issues.
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