AUXILIARY TREATMENTS
CUPPING
Cupping is a therapy that forms an integral part of traditional Chinese medicine. It involves placing special cups on the skin to create suction. This technique is designed to stimulate blood flow, facilitate healing, and relieve muscle tension. The practice dates back thousands of years and has been embraced for its effectiveness in promoting overall health and well-being.
How does Cupping work?
Cupping works by creating a vacuum inside the cups, which are then placed on specific areas of the body. The suction pulls the skin and underlying tissues into the cup, stimulating blood flow to the area. This process helps to:
- Increase Circulation: Enhances blood flow to the affected area, promoting healing and providing essential nutrients to tissues.
- Relieve Muscle Tension: Helps to release knots and tightness in muscles, providing relief from pain and discomfort.
- Detoxify the Body: Facilitates the removal of toxins from the body through improved lymphatic drainage.
- Stimulate the Immune System: Boosts your body’s natural defences by promoting the movement of immune cells to areas needing attention.
Benefits of Cupping
Cupping offers numerous benefits, making it a valuable addition to your wellness routine:
- Pain Relief: Effectively reduces chronic pain and alleviates muscle tension.
- Improved Skin Health: Enhances blood flow to the skin, promoting a healthy, radiant complexion.
- Reduced Stress: Helps to calm the nervous system, reducing stress and promoting relaxation.
- Enhanced Immune Function: Boosts your body’s ability to fight off infections and illnesses.
- Detoxification: Aids in the removal of toxins, improving overall health.
PRICES
Initial Consultation 90 mins: £80
Home Visit (Saffron Walden area and 5 mile radius): £80
Vanessa Acupuncture offer appointments across a variety of daytimes, evenings and weekends. I am able to offer a home visit to those unable to travel to clinic.
GUA SHA
Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese healing method that involves scraping the skin with a smooth-edged tool to stimulate microcirculation and promote healing. The term “Gua” means to scrape or rub, and “Sha” refers to the redness that appears on the skin during the treatment. This practice has been used for centuries to treat various ailments and is now gaining popularity as a natural therapy for enhancing overall health and beauty.
Benefits of Gua Sha
- Pain Relief: Gua Sha is highly effective in reducing muscle tension and pain by increasing blood flow to the affected areas and relieving inflammation.
- Improved Circulation: The scraping action enhances microcirculation, which helps deliver more oxygen and nutrients to tissues and accelerates the body’s natural healing processes.
- Detoxification: By promoting lymphatic drainage, Gua Sha helps to eliminate toxins from the body, reducing swelling and promoting a healthier complexion.
- Anti-Inflammatory Effects: Gua Sha has been shown to reduce inflammation, making it beneficial for conditions such as arthritis, migraines, and chronic pain.
- Facial Rejuvenation: When applied to the face, Gua Sha can improve skin tone and texture, reduce puffiness, and enhance the natural glow of the skin.
- Stress Relief: The gentle scraping motions are deeply relaxing, helping to alleviate stress and promote a sense of well-being.
- Support for the Immune System: Regular Gua Sha treatments can boost your immune system by enhancing circulation and helping the body to detoxify more effectively.
TDP LAMP
When the mineral plate in the TDP lamp is heated to a high temperature, it ionizes 33 essential minerals. These ions, carried by the lamp’s heat and electromagnetic waves, penetrate the human body. The minerals help to stimulate your body’s natural healing and metabolic processes. Each time you experience stress, illness, injury, or fatigue, your body requires these minerals to rebuild and rejuvenate itself. Known as the “Miracle Lamp,” the TDP lamp provides these essential minerals to support your health, healing, and overall wellness. The experience is both pleasant and deeply relaxing.
ELECTROACUPUNCTURE
Electroacupuncture is an advanced form of acupuncture that combines traditional needle insertion with electrical stimulation. This modern technique enhances the therapeutic effects of standard acupuncture by sending mild electrical currents through the needles. Developed in the mid-20th century, electroacupuncture has become a popular treatment method for various conditions due to its enhanced efficacy and ability to provide deeper stimulation.
How does Electroacupuncture work?
Needle Insertion and Electrical Stimulation
The process begins with the acupuncturist inserting fine, sterile needles into specific acupuncture points on the body, just like in traditional acupuncture. Once the needles are in place, they are connected to a device that generates electrical pulses. The frequency and intensity of these pulses can be adjusted according to the patient’s needs and the condition being treated.
Electroacupuncture works by:
- Enhanced Nerve Stimulation: The electrical currents provide continuous stimulation to the acupuncture points, leading to more pronounced and sustained activation of nerves, muscles, and tissues.
- Pain Modulation: Electrical stimulation can block pain signals by activating the body’s natural pain-relief mechanisms, including the release of endorphins and other neurotransmitters.
- Improved Blood Flow: The combination of needle insertion and electrical pulses increases blood circulation to the targeted areas, promoting healing and reducing inflammation.
- Muscle Relaxation: Electroacupuncture can induce muscle contractions and relaxation cycles, which help alleviate muscle tension and spasms.