Traditional Acupuncture
The result of Traditional Oriental Medicine is powerful, healing, and rebalancing on all levels. Body & Mind. Chris is a fully qualified and highly trained Acupuncturist, in both TCM(Chinese), Japanese/Traditional Style. With 7 years of direct clinical experience. His form of Acupuncture is incredibly gentle, yet highly potent in its healing delivery.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture involves the use and insertion (sometimes) of very fine, sterile, disposable needles at specific points on your body. Using needles at these points activates your body's energy or ki (pronounced "key" or "chee"), releasing blockages to promote healing.
The aim of acupuncture is to stimulate the circulation of your Blood and Ki– to create an unobstructed flow of good quality blood and energy to all the tissues of your body. This results in the best possible function of each part of your body.
Although initially trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chris now specialises in Traditional Acupuncture, as it was first taught in the classical texts, which is beautifully gentle, powerful, and completely painless, unlike its Chinese cousin. Most patients never even feel when the needle has been placed. Patients are often surprised when they end up falling asleep during their acupuncture treatment.
People in general have an uneasiness with regards to sharp pointy needles. The needles Chris uses are almost thinner than a human hair, and inserted just under the tip of the skin(unlike the Chinese style which are inserted deeply), or in many instances, simply placed against the skin, with complete comfort. The needles used are far thinner than the standard needles. Chris´s deeper understanding of energy and life-force allows him to utilise the needle in a much softer way - Like a paintbrush. Brushing and activating the energy channels(meridians) along the body in the promotion of harmony.
Diagnostic techniques make use of gentle abdominal and channel palpation, as well as examination of the pulse. Traditional acupuncture always works on both the root of the problem and the branch(the symptoms), rather than only dealing with the symptoms like most other medical systems. Because if the root of the issue is not located and corrected internally, the symptoms will never truly heal, and they will continue to worsen over time, taking root deeper in the body.
Chris draws from different methods, modalities, and styles - depending on the patient’s needs. This means that treatment is different for each individual - Totally catered to the individuals energetic and physical constitution.
The aim of acupuncture is to stimulate the circulation of your Blood and Ki– to create an unobstructed flow of good quality blood and energy to all the tissues of your body. This results in the best possible function of each part of your body.
Although initially trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chris now specialises in Traditional Acupuncture, as it was first taught in the classical texts, which is beautifully gentle, powerful, and completely painless, unlike its Chinese cousin. Most patients never even feel when the needle has been placed. Patients are often surprised when they end up falling asleep during their acupuncture treatment.
People in general have an uneasiness with regards to sharp pointy needles. The needles Chris uses are almost thinner than a human hair, and inserted just under the tip of the skin(unlike the Chinese style which are inserted deeply), or in many instances, simply placed against the skin, with complete comfort. The needles used are far thinner than the standard needles. Chris´s deeper understanding of energy and life-force allows him to utilise the needle in a much softer way - Like a paintbrush. Brushing and activating the energy channels(meridians) along the body in the promotion of harmony.
Diagnostic techniques make use of gentle abdominal and channel palpation, as well as examination of the pulse. Traditional acupuncture always works on both the root of the problem and the branch(the symptoms), rather than only dealing with the symptoms like most other medical systems. Because if the root of the issue is not located and corrected internally, the symptoms will never truly heal, and they will continue to worsen over time, taking root deeper in the body.
Chris draws from different methods, modalities, and styles - depending on the patient’s needs. This means that treatment is different for each individual - Totally catered to the individuals energetic and physical constitution.
What Can Acupuncture treat?
Chris specialises in treating a wide scope of health issues. Below are some examples. If you have any queries regarding your own health issue, or you do not see your condition listed below, then please get in contact, and discuss.
Chris is able to treat a wide variety of conditions, from acute to chronic
This is a list of just some of the conditions which Chris has experience in treating.
Adrenal Fatigue Disorders/ Chronic Fatigue/ Conditions not understood by western medicine: There are so many signs and symptoms belong to these category. This is the disorder of modern society, which modern medicine has absolutely no ability to treat effectively. Acupuncture works amazingly for these conditions, as in Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is fully understood, diagnosed, and treated effectively.
Neuro/psychological Disorders: Neuralgia, Headache, Migraine, Sciatica, Anxiety, Panic attack, Depression, Nervousness, Seasonal affective disorder, Short term poor memory, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Easily susceptible to stress, ADD, Restless Leg Syndrome, Dream Disturbed Sleep, Excessive Sweating (underarm, feet, hands, whole body), Excessive Worry, Difficult to focus, Lack of Joy, Sadness, Lyme Disease.
Musculoskeletal Disorders: Muscle & Joint Pain, Tendinitis, Herniated Disk, Arthritis, Knee Pain, Whiplash, TMJ, Sciatica, Hand and wrist pain, Foot pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rotator Cuff Injury, Bursitis, Nerve entrapment, Stiff Neck and Shoulder, Pain after the hip replacement surgery, Bunions, Thumb Pain, Pain Between Scapula
Digestive Disorders: Constipation, Diarrhea, Acid reflux (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Food Sensitivity, Gluten Intolerance, Kidney Stones, Ulcerative Colitis, Stomach Flu, Hernia, Hemorrhoids, Abdominal pain/cramps, Poor appetite, Excessive appetite, Gallstones inflammation, Gassy, Bloating Stomach, Belching, Nausea, Leakey Gut, Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), Parasites, Yeast over growth (Candida Albacans).
Circulatory Disorders: Edema, Blood Pressure Regulation, Poor Circulation (Cold feet, Cold hands), Elevated Cholesterol, Anemia, Hypo/Hyperglycemia, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromylagia, Diabetes
Endocrine Disorders: Adrenal gland disorders, Diabetes, Weight Control, Thyroid Problems, Spontaneous Sweating, Face flushing, Pituitary gland disorders, PCOS, Metabolic disorders
Respiratory Disorders: Acute and Chronic Asthma, Bronchitis, The Common Cold and Flu, Frosty Phlegm, Chronic Dry Cough
Urinary Disorders: Men’s Health Issues Enlarged Prostate, Frequent Urination – Hyperactive Bladder, Sexual Dysfunction, UTI, Frequent urination, Incontinent
Sensory System Disorders: Allergies, Acute & Chronic Sinusitis, Visual migraine, Eye Fatigue/Strain/Dry Eyes, Meniere’s Disease, Tinnitus, Vertigo, Post-nasal-drip, Dry throat, Frequent ear infection, Pain after the dental procedure, toothache without cavities, gum pain
Gynecological Disorders: PMS, Irregular menstruation, Dysmenorrhea, Amenorrhea, Menorrhagia, Menopause, Infertility, Endometriosis,Cystitis, Breech Birth, Morning Sickness, Induced Labor, Ovarian cysts, Uterine Fibroids, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Vaginal dryness, Vaginal discharge, Vaginal sores
Dermatological Disorders: Eczema, Dermatitis, Warts
Chris is able to treat a wide variety of conditions, from acute to chronic
This is a list of just some of the conditions which Chris has experience in treating.
Adrenal Fatigue Disorders/ Chronic Fatigue/ Conditions not understood by western medicine: There are so many signs and symptoms belong to these category. This is the disorder of modern society, which modern medicine has absolutely no ability to treat effectively. Acupuncture works amazingly for these conditions, as in Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is fully understood, diagnosed, and treated effectively.
Neuro/psychological Disorders: Neuralgia, Headache, Migraine, Sciatica, Anxiety, Panic attack, Depression, Nervousness, Seasonal affective disorder, Short term poor memory, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Easily susceptible to stress, ADD, Restless Leg Syndrome, Dream Disturbed Sleep, Excessive Sweating (underarm, feet, hands, whole body), Excessive Worry, Difficult to focus, Lack of Joy, Sadness, Lyme Disease.
Musculoskeletal Disorders: Muscle & Joint Pain, Tendinitis, Herniated Disk, Arthritis, Knee Pain, Whiplash, TMJ, Sciatica, Hand and wrist pain, Foot pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rotator Cuff Injury, Bursitis, Nerve entrapment, Stiff Neck and Shoulder, Pain after the hip replacement surgery, Bunions, Thumb Pain, Pain Between Scapula
Digestive Disorders: Constipation, Diarrhea, Acid reflux (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Food Sensitivity, Gluten Intolerance, Kidney Stones, Ulcerative Colitis, Stomach Flu, Hernia, Hemorrhoids, Abdominal pain/cramps, Poor appetite, Excessive appetite, Gallstones inflammation, Gassy, Bloating Stomach, Belching, Nausea, Leakey Gut, Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), Parasites, Yeast over growth (Candida Albacans).
Circulatory Disorders: Edema, Blood Pressure Regulation, Poor Circulation (Cold feet, Cold hands), Elevated Cholesterol, Anemia, Hypo/Hyperglycemia, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromylagia, Diabetes
Endocrine Disorders: Adrenal gland disorders, Diabetes, Weight Control, Thyroid Problems, Spontaneous Sweating, Face flushing, Pituitary gland disorders, PCOS, Metabolic disorders
Respiratory Disorders: Acute and Chronic Asthma, Bronchitis, The Common Cold and Flu, Frosty Phlegm, Chronic Dry Cough
Urinary Disorders: Men’s Health Issues Enlarged Prostate, Frequent Urination – Hyperactive Bladder, Sexual Dysfunction, UTI, Frequent urination, Incontinent
Sensory System Disorders: Allergies, Acute & Chronic Sinusitis, Visual migraine, Eye Fatigue/Strain/Dry Eyes, Meniere’s Disease, Tinnitus, Vertigo, Post-nasal-drip, Dry throat, Frequent ear infection, Pain after the dental procedure, toothache without cavities, gum pain
Gynecological Disorders: PMS, Irregular menstruation, Dysmenorrhea, Amenorrhea, Menorrhagia, Menopause, Infertility, Endometriosis,Cystitis, Breech Birth, Morning Sickness, Induced Labor, Ovarian cysts, Uterine Fibroids, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Vaginal dryness, Vaginal discharge, Vaginal sores
Dermatological Disorders: Eczema, Dermatitis, Warts