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Acupuncture & Cupping

Acupuncture is a form of Chinese medicine and helps restore balance and flow throughout the body. It is recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as being a very effective treatment for a wide range of medical conditions.

The human body has circuits throughout called meridians. These meridians have over 500 acupuncture points which can sometimes be blocked or damaged from accidents, lifestyle or heredity which can cause pain. To keep these meridians flowing and free from pain, acupuncture is a marvellous healing tool to let the energy/Qi flow freely within your body.


What happens during an acupuncture treatment?

We start by taking a case history with you, which involves asking questions, taking your pulses and looking at your tongue. This examination indicates the state of the disease, and the condition of your blood and Qi (energy).

Once we understand your health issues and concerns, you then either sit or lie down and relax while we apply acupuncture.

Acupuncture is a safe treatment using either ultra-fine sterile disposable stainless steel needles inserted into specific parts of your body on acupuncture points or meridians. Acupuncture is not a painful experience – you will feel a mild sensation but you will not feel pain.

We may also apply cups or moxa during your treatment if needed. Moxibustion is a Chinese herb stick, used to warm certain points on your body and calm your mind. Needs to be We may also apply cups or moxa (also called moxibustion) during your treatment if needed. Moxa is a Chinese herb stick, used to warm certain points on your body and calm your mind.
 


Acupuncture is useful for:

         *  Pain relief

         *  Men's health and muscle maintenance

         *  Assisting disease prevention

         *  Holistic approach to illness

         *  Linking body, mind and emotions

         *  Common ailments including PMT, migraine, headache, menopause, muscle pain,  
           
constipation, digestive problems, sinus issues, arthritis, sporting injuries, carpal tunnel,
            coughs and colds, frozen shoulder, psoriasis, dermatitis, stroke, palsy, sprains, urinary
            incontinence and weight loss.

         Fertility & IVF treatments

 

I was doing fertility treatment and had heard that acupuncture could help. I really think that whatever Charmaine did helped me conceive. ... We had been trying for 18 months. I had a threatened miscarriage in the beginning and at that time had acupuncture once a week until the bleeding stopped. Thanks Charmaine!

Sam


 

Cupping therapyBrisbane natural therapies

Cupping is a treatment of applying glass cups to the skin. The glass cups are heated to create a vacuum and placed on your skin's acupressure points or the source of your pain.

During cupping treatment blood flow is increased to where the cup has been placed and improves healing for your body.

Cupping has been used in China for thousands of years and there are recordings in Egypt of cups used in healing from approximately 1500BC.

Cupping reduces stress and relieves pain and is particularly useful for colds and flu, boils, lung disease, removal of toxins, paralysis and gastrointestinal conditions.

After a cupping treatment you may have some dark spots on your skin ranging in colour from pink to purple. Generally these spots are not painful and will fade in approximately 3-7 days. This is the result of the drawing effect of the cups, releasing congestion and toxins from your body. You will find that on subsequent treatments your skin will not discolour to the same degree which indicates an improvement in your health.

Contraindications of cupping – if you are pregnant, have inflamed skin, high fever, cramping or if you bleed easily then cupping is not recommended.

After an acupuncture or cupping treatment Chinese Herbs maybe recommended to take home to compliment the treatment. These Chinese Herbs are user friendly and easy to take in a pill form.

 


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Bookings

Banksia Healing

To book please call the clinic on 07 3351 4691 or contact us using our online form
 


 


Medical rebates for Acupuncture are available

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