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 that should be definitely be considered.
Additionally, Marcia specialises in the renowned Scar Tissue Release and Integrated Therapies (STRAIT) Method, helping patients treat the physiological affects of scar tissue for both functional and cosmetic reasons. Old scars and chronic scar tissue may exert abnormal pulling forces and tension on other tissue and joints (compensation) causing chronic pain and decreased mobility. The…
You may have heard that acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine assists in increasing the chances of conceiving a child, whether by natural means or in conjunction with assisted reproductive technology like IVF (which is probably why you are reading this page!). Natural therapies can help you deal with the pain, frustration and stress that you…
Moxa warms meridians to promote the circulation of Qi and blood. Moxibustion and acupuncture are often used together during a treatment and it feels terrific!
For some treatments in the clinic we use TDP heat lamps over the body. Apart from feeling really warm and lovely, the heat lamps help alleviate aches and pains as well as other symptoms by assisting the natural healing process. TDP is an acronym for the Chinese term ‘Teding Diancibo Pu’ (special electromagnetic spectrum). More…
Moxibustion has been practiced for more than 3,000 years in China, and advocates claim that it can strengthen and warm your blood and life energy, and treat inflammation. Moxa smoke can improve the autonomic nervous system and induce a relaxing effect on the body.
Fairwater Health and Wellness provides extensive acupuncture and TCM support for couples undergoing assisted reproductive therapy (ART) and in vitro fertilisation (IVF). You will receive support throughout the whole ART / IVF cycle until the blood test after embryo transfer (ET). Your practitioner will closely review your health history and current situation before designing an…