About The Clinic
Acupuncture Clinic A modern complimentary medicineand acupuncture clinic based at Chelmsford in Essex. All our practitioners are insured, fully qualified to University degrees and post-graduations and registered with the British Acupuncture Council, and the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine. We use a combination of Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Dietary advice and Bodywork to treat your condition or to complement any medical treatment that you me undergoing. The results that can be expected and the length of treatment required will depend on the severity of the condition, its duration, and your general health. We will be happy to discuss the treatment of your condition and our experience of such conditions before you commit yourself to treatment in the acupuncture clinic. Acupuncture Clinic Philosophy Here at the Phoenix acupuncture clinic we emphasize the wholeness of the body, mind, and spirit, and the unity of the individual with the natural environment. We believe that health is much more than the absence of disease, but a manifestation of balance, both within the body itself and between the body and the external environment. When the body is internally balanced and in harmony with the external environment, energy flows smoothly throughout to nourish all the organs and tissues, and the person is healthy and full of life.The Phoenix acupuncture clinic will help you look at the whole picture. In our practice, rather than just focusing alone on the diagnosis and treatment of specific signs and symptoms, we try to focus on the patient, and on identifying patterns of disharmony and imbalance that may ultimately lead to disease and pain. In treatment, our practitioners at Phoenix Acupuncture Clinic use acupuncture, herbs, and massage in a comprehensive, … [Read More...]
Acupuncture
Acupuncture, What is it? Acupuncture is a system of oriental healing which has been practiced in China and other Eastern countries for thousands of years. Although often described as a means of pain relief, it is in fact used to treat a wide range of illnesses. The Focus of Acupuncture The focus of acupuncture is on improving the overall well being of the patient, rather than the isolated treatment of specific symptoms. According to ancient Taoist philosophy, our health is dependent on the body's motivating energy – the Lifeforce, also known in Chinese as Qi (chee) - moving in a smooth and balanced way through a series of channels beneath the skin. Qi consists of equal and opposite qualities- Yin and Yang- and when these become unbalanced, illness may result. By inserting very fine pre-sterilized acupuncture needles into the channels of energy an acupuncturist can stimulate the body's own healing response and help restore its natural balance. The flow of Qi can be disturbed by … [Read More...]
Tuina Massage
Tuina Massage - What Is It? Tuina massage can be applied either lying down or sitting in a chair. You do not usually need to remove any clothing unless the practitioner needs to apply herbal liniment to your skin, or use moxa, gua sha and cupping techniques. Very often, you will be wrapped in a sheet or towel. Chinese medicine is an holistic healthcare system that treats the underlying causes of pain and illness, not just the symptoms. Your RTCM registered Tui na practitioner will also take a full medical history, including examining your tongue and reading your pulse on both wrists. The massage usually feels deeply warming, rhythmic and relaxing. It involves a wide range of specific manual techniques all of which have particular therapeutic effects. Generally a Tuina massage treatment moves through three levels: Relatively gentle superficial techniques start to open the energy meridians and allow your muscles to relax. The heart of the treatment consists of stronger, … [Read More...]
