Dr China, Torquay

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Free Consultation:

• Acupuncture
• Herbal Medicine
• Acupressure
• Massage
• Reflexology
• Cupping
• Allergy Test
  

• Heat Treatment

Ask for advice for the following:

• Chronic and Acute Pain - Injuries, headaches, neck and back pain, tennis elbow, sciatica, carpal tunnell syndrome, frozen shoulder, fibromyalgia, Bell's Palsy, trigeminal neuralgia, multiple sclerosis (M.S.)
• Asthma, bronchitis, hay fever, sinusitis, cold and flu
• Digestive Disorders - Irritable Bowel, colitis, constipation, diarrhoea, gastritis, heartburn, food allergies, ulcers
• Cystitis, infertility, pre-menstrual syndromes, irregular periods, endometriosis, fibroids, menopausal symptoms
  
• Impotence, premature ejaculation, prostate problems, low sperm count
• Eczema, psoriasis, acne, hair loss, alopecia, vitiligo, urticaria
• Depression, anxiety, panic attacks, stress
• Other conditions - give up smoking, losing weight, M.E., alcoholism, tinnitus, Meniere's disease

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a system of healing that has been practiced in China for over 2500 years. Acupuncture is a form of therapy in which fine disposable needles are inserted into specific points on the body called acu-points.

According to traditional Chinese philosophy, our health is dependent on the body's motivating energy - known as Qi - moving in a smooth and balanced way through a series of meridians (channels) bejeath the skin. Qi consists of equal and opposite qualities - Yin and Yang - and when these become unbalanced, illness may result. By inserting fine 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 a number of factors. These include emotional states such as anxiety, stress, anger, fear or grief, poor nutrition, weather conditions, hereditary factors, infections, poisons and trauma. The principal aim of acupuncture in treating the whole person is to recover the equilibrium between the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of the individual.

Moxibustion

The application of mild heat to the body, again at particular points, with glowing moxa wool (a finely chopped herb - folium Artemisia), entirely painless and comfortable. It helps blood and lymph circulation and maintains good health.

Herbal Medicine

Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine is one of the oldest systems of medicine in the world. It is primarily concerned with establishing and eradicating the cause of ill health through holistic treatment of the individual. Herbalists use whole plant extracts and believe that by using plants in their natural form, many of the side effects associated with modern medicine can be avoided. The doctors prescribe combinations of herbs (carefully selecting up to 15 from a total of 300) specifically suited to treat you and your condition. Each prescription is therefore tailor-made. The herbs are being processed and to be cooked and drunk as a decoction or taken in tablet or capsule form, to resolve the problem.

Allergy test

The Allergy Analysis safely and effectively determines which specific substances are triggering your allergy related symptoms. The test analyses about 400 substances in order to identify the cause of allergic reaction. The potential accuracy lies between 85% - 99.9%.

Acupressure

(Chinese Medical Massage - 'Tui Na')

It differs from western massage in that finger and palm pressure is applied using a wide range of techniques. Tuina uses techniques and manipulations to stimulate acupuncture points or other parts of the body and achieve curative effects. For soft tissue injuries, Tuina relaxes muscles and tendons and promotes smooth passage of the channels. It also promotes blood circulation and removes blood stasis. It is both relaxing and therapeutic.

Reflexology

Reflexology is sometimes known as Zone Therapy as the body is divided into different zones represented by a point in the foot or hand. Nerve endings are embedded in feet and hands that then travel to the spinal cord and to various parts of the body. Traditional practitioners believe that stimulating these nerve ending helps to improve circulation, activate 'Qi' (vital energy) in the body and also promotes relaxation and wellbeing.

Cosmetic Acupuncture

Cosmetic Acupuncture or Acupuncture facelift is an effective, non-surgical treatment to reduce the signs of aging and revitalize the whole body. It is based on the principles of Chinese Medicine, which involves the insertion of very thin disposable needles into the acupuncture points on the face. This superficial insertion will increase the local circulation to the face and stimulate collagen production, which will fill out the lines and give firmness to the skin for a glowing, radiant, younger looking complexion. It is much less costly and a safer treatment compared with surgery. It is painless and has no negative side effects, there is no trauma inflicted on the body or need for recovery.

Cupping therapy

The procedure involves placing glass cups over specific points on the back and then heating them to create a vacuum. It unblocks lymph nodes along the spine, which in turn helps the body to work more efficiently. Cupping also stimulates tissues to release toxins and activates the veins.

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