Treatment Techniques
Acupuncture is an ancient practice within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), grounded in supporting balance and overall wellbeing. It takes a holistic approach, recognising the connection between mind and body, and is guided by the principles of yin and yang.
At Embody Acupuncture, each session is gently tailored to you, drawing on a range of traditional techniques to support your individual needs.
This is a space to slow down—to soften, to reconnect, and to be supported in a calm and considered environment, where your comfort and overall wellbeing remain at the centre of care.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a practice within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), grounded in a holistic view of the body.
Within this framework, health is understood through the movement of Qi (vital energy) along pathways known as meridians. Balance is associated with the smooth and unobstructed flow of this energy.
During your session, fine, sterile needles are gently placed at specific points on the body. This process is used to support the body’s natural healing processes and overall wellbeing.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping is a traditional therapy in TCM that uses gentle suction to create a lifting effect on the skin, muscles and fascia.
Small glass cups are placed on the body to support Qi and blood circulation and ease areas of tension, as understood within TCM.
The sensation is often described as grounding and deeply releasing, with many people experiencing a sense of lightness and ease following the session.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion (Moxa) is a traditional heat therapy that involves the gentle warming of mugwort, a herb used within Chinese medicine.
This technique is used to introduce warmth to specific areas of the body and is traditionally understood to support circulation and the movement of Qi.
The experience is subtle and soothing, offering a deeply comforting warmth within the session.
Electro Acupuncture
Electro-acupuncture involves the application of a soft, pulsing electrical current to acupuncture needles once they are in place.
This provides an additional layer of stimulation within the session. The sensation is typically gentle and rhythmic, often described as a mild pulsing or tingling.
It is incorporated where appropriate, depending on your individual needs.