Pregnancy massage – you’ve earned it!
Our resident remedial massage therapist Marcia Nobleza of Massage Health Strategies specialises in pregnancy massage.
Our resident remedial massage therapist Marcia Nobleza of Massage Health Strategies specialises in pregnancy massage.
Chronic discomfort in the muscles and joints make everyday life miserable and over time can influence thinking patterns and even personality. Standard treatments like ice and heat, anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, and appropriate exercises can often ease the pain, but when they don’t provide enough relief, acupuncture is an option with a good track record…
A simple treatment plan for a short IVF cycle may look something like this: Initial acupuncture treatment and prescribed Chinese herbs within 2 weeks of the beginning of menses. Continuation of herbs and ongoing acupuncture once weekly, including 2 on the day of embryo transfer (ET) – one before ET, and one after, both ideally…
Marcia is a professional remedial massage therapist and aromatherapist with over 15 years of clinical experience. She holds post graduate certifications in lymphatic drainage, oncology massage and aromatherapy facials. She is passionate about helping others achieve good health and her work is absolutely essential for the health and stress management of patients. Marcia excels in…
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medical therapy that involves burning dried mugwort herb over specific points on the body to stimulate healing. Moxibustion is performed by a licensed acupuncturist or practitioner trained in this technique. The heat from the burning herb helps to increase blood flow, relieve pain, and boost immunity, making it a popular…
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a comprehensive herbal medicine system that is used to diagnose and treat illness, prevent disease and improve well-being. It supports the energetic framework of the body to balance the flow of vital energy known as Qi (“chee”). If Qi is deficient, in excess, stagnant or scattered, then disease often follows….
Moxibustion means the combustion of moxa. ‘Moxa’ describes the chalk-like cigar shaped compound of the Mugwort plant (Artemisia vulgaris). As the tip burns the moxa stick releases heat energy and a warm a smoky, spicy odour, which facilitates the expulsion of cold and dampness when held close to body channel points (see Acupuncture). More succinctly,…