https://www.wanakaacupuncturereflexology.co.nz/blog daily 0.75 2019-09-04 https://www.wanakaacupuncturereflexology.co.nz/welcome daily 1.0 2019-07-03 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c5b55a2e8ba44ddc5850479/t/5c63adee7817f72a10771b3e/1562112130516/shoulder+needles.jpg Welcome https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c5b55a2e8ba44ddc5850479/t/5c63ae4853450a6b46ad90a6/1562112143330/Reflexology%2Bin%2BEast%2BFinchley.jpg Welcome https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c5b55a2e8ba44ddc5850479/t/5c802fcb104c7b7d7282ae2c/1551904753985/AFB7B25E-DCD9-498A-AC0F-0715F6AF1254.JPG Welcome https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c5b55a2e8ba44ddc5850479/t/5c651ba1e5e5f060f54f518b/1477950310469/Aro+Ha_1183.jpg Welcome https://www.wanakaacupuncturereflexology.co.nz/testimonials daily 0.75 2019-09-05 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c5b55a2e8ba44ddc5850479/t/5c75b9550d9297d3195f564e/1551219137286/joshua-fuller-676069-unsplash.jpg Testimonials https://www.wanakaacupuncturereflexology.co.nz/acupuncture daily 0.75 2019-09-05 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c5b55a2e8ba44ddc5850479/t/5c803591652dea14f4925fb1/1551906199762/IMG_2590.JPG Acupuncture - Gua Sha Gua sha is a healing technique of traditional East Asian medicine. Also known as ‘coining, spooning or scraping’, Gua sha is defined as instrument-assisted unidirectional press-stroking of a lubricated area of the body surface to intentionally create transitory therapeutic petechiae called ‘sha’ representing extravasation of blood in the subcutis. Raising sha removes blood stagnation considered pathogenic in traditional East Asian medicine. Modern research shows the transitory therapeutic petechiae produce an anti inflammatory and immune protective effect that persists for days following a single Gua sha treatment accounting for the immediate relief that patients feel from pain, stiffness, fever, chill, cough, wheeze, nausea and vomiting etc, and why Gua sha is effective in acute and chronic internal organ disorders. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c5b55a2e8ba44ddc5850479/t/5c80372beb39314b336bd158/1551906607707/IMG_4083.JPG Acupuncture - Pulse In TCM the pulse is used to assess not only the heart rate but also to assess the health of all the major organ systems in the body, your practitioner is looking at the qualities such as strength, width and rate, and in different positions which correlate to different parts of the body. There are 28 different qualities and they supply information about the state of the patients health and wellbeing, each pulse quality relates to a Chinese Diagnosis. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c5b55a2e8ba44ddc5850479/t/5c80349d971a183a30c96346/1551905955792/IMG_2589.jpg Acupuncture - Electro Electro is used for many musculo-skeletal problems including tension of the shoulder or neck, back pain, tennis or golfers elbow, pain in the knees, wrists and fingers, rheumatoid arthritis and repetitive strain injuries. It is also used for a wide variety of condition including chronic pain, nerve damage and paralysis. After inserting acupuncture needles or using pads, smalls clips connected to the electro machine are attached to the needles and pulses of weak electrical current is sent between the needles. The sensation is often referred to as a tingling or numbness or even that it tickles. The practitioner adjusts the pulse and frequency to a level you are comfortable with. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c5b55a2e8ba44ddc5850479/t/5c8034d24785d3150d456f02/1551906048703/Moxa+shoulder+nedle.jpg Acupuncture - Moxa The herb Moxa/Mugwort can be used directly on the skin or with a barrier cream, a slice of ginger or a layer of salt, hand rolled cones of various sizes directly onto acupuncture points, or indirectly by burning cones on the head of the needle or in a moxa box. Alternatively a moxa stick which is burned near the skin. Moxa can influence the Qi of the body through warmth and its ability to move Qi & Blood. It may be used in conjunction with Acupuncture or as a stand alone treatment for a variety of conditions from menstrual cramps to arthritis. Western scientific research has found that moxa can stimulate blood flow in the uterus and pelvic area. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c5b55a2e8ba44ddc5850479/t/5c803454e79c70a2c917e0d9/1551905884160/cupping.JPG Acupuncture - Cupping Cupping is an ancient therapy designed to increase circulation, stimulate the release of toxins and relieve muscle tension and tightness. The cup creates a vacuum bringing new blood and qi to the affected area and improving the condition. The cup may be moved over a pre-oiled area or simply left in place. Cupping may leave some circular bruise like areas, although they may look alarming they are not painful and will fade within 3-10 days. Cupping is often used for a variety of aches and pains such as lower back and leg pain, neck and shoulder tension, muscle tightness and also for conditions such as fibromyalgia. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c5b55a2e8ba44ddc5850479/t/5d1beffbf1a7270001b16274/1562112000355/tongue_detailed.jpg Acupuncture - Tounge The tongue has many relationships and connections in the body, both to the acupuncture channels and the internal organs. It is therefore a very useful and important during inspection for confirming TCM diagnosis. It can present strong visual indicators of a person’s overall health, its always a good idea to let the practitioner know if you have just had a coffee or eaten something with a strong colour like beetroot. A normal tongue in TCM has a light red or pinkish body with a thin white coat. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c5b55a2e8ba44ddc5850479/t/5c63afd70d929711b53ff198/1550036952597/IMG_0129.JPG Acupuncture https://www.wanakaacupuncturereflexology.co.nz/reflexology daily 0.75 2019-09-05 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c5b55a2e8ba44ddc5850479/t/5c803400971a183a30c9571c/1551905802653/IMG_0248.JPG Reflexology https://www.wanakaacupuncturereflexology.co.nz/contact daily 0.75 2019-03-06 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c5b55a2e8ba44ddc5850479/t/5c8037eef9619ab3f253f1a7/1551906806432/CIMG0457.JPG Contact https://www.wanakaacupuncturereflexology.co.nz/whattoexpect daily 0.75 2019-02-26 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c5b55a2e8ba44ddc5850479/t/5c648fe76e9a7f33323b3c8d/1550094323437/iStock_000015168186Small1.jpg What to expect https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c5b55a2e8ba44ddc5850479/t/5c6490f5e2c483dc14047d61/1550094585919/vic%2Bpark%2B2.jpg What to expect https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c5b55a2e8ba44ddc5850479/t/5c75bd21419202557317d176/1551220060734/aaron-burden-527200-unsplash.jpg What to expect https://www.wanakaacupuncturereflexology.co.nz/pricing daily 0.75 2019-09-04 https://www.wanakaacupuncturereflexology.co.nz/practitioners daily 0.75 2019-09-05