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ACUPUNCTURE
PHILOSOPHY AND BIO
Hello, I'm Maria,
I am a Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Practitioner and studied at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine at Reading. I have been trained to combine Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) which treats physical symptoms and Five Element Acupuncture which treats constitutionally (the whole person).This integrated way of treating covers all bases really!
The training is a BSc(Hons) degree which involves study of Chinese Medicine theory,anatomy and physiology and most importantly many hours of clinical observations and also treating my own patients in the Reading clinic. I have been practicing Acupuncture at the Magnolia Centre in Neath since 2018.
I discovered acupuncture personally after suffering from severe migraines for most of my life and no medicines seemed to help.Traditional Acupuncture worked for me very quickly,I couldn't believe it! I went for regular treatment and decided to train myself so that I could help others.
I find Acupuncture so interesting,it really is my passion.I also find it extremely rewarding being able to help people improve their health and well being in a safe and holistic way.I like the fact the whole person is treated and not just their symptoms - Body,Mind & Spirit.
Acupuncture can help such a wide range of health conditions from musculoskeletal pain i.e. back, knees, hips, shoulders etc.to medical conditions like anxiety and depression,menopausal symptoms,fibromyalgia,digestive problems and many more.
If you would like more information regarding how acupuncture could help you please feel free to get in touch. (See contact page)
ACUPUNCTURE
CUPPING
Cupping is a therapy used in TCM to remove stagnation and stimulate the flow of qi (pronounced CHEE). Qi is the free flow of vital energy circulating through the body and if the qi is disrupted or disturbed, it can create stagnation (blockages) or imbalances in the body. TCM teaches that it is the stagnation of qi and blood that causes pain and disease. Cupping invigorates local circulation of qi and blood in the area being treated, resolving swelling, pain, and tension. By drawing impurities to the surface, it removes toxins.
From a Western physiology perspective, cupping loosens connective tissue or fascia and stimulates blood flow to the surface. Cupping stimulates tissue relaxation and better cell-to-cell communication. The basic idea behind cupping therapy is to place glass cups on the patient’s skin to create a vacuum, so the blood is drawn to the surface of the skin in specific parts of the body that need healing.
Examples of uses of cupping therapy: -
Back pain, shoulder stiffness, lung problems e.g. coughs, colds or asthma. Generally,as a well being,clearing treatment. Cupping can leave bruise like marks which indicates a good result of treatment. Any marks will clear within a few days. This therapy is often used alongside acupuncture treatment.
Acupuncture is one of the longest established forms of healthcare in the world. Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncturists are trained to use subtle diagnostic techniques that have been developed and refined for thousands of years. The focus is on you as an individual, not your illness, and all symptoms are seen in relation to each other. Treatment involves the insertion of very fine needles into specific points on the body to affect the flow of your body’s qi, or vital energy. A growing body of evidence based research shows that traditional acupuncture safely treats a wide range of common health problems.
GUA SHA
This is a form of Chinese massage using a gua sha tool. The technique dates back around 3000 years.
Gua means to `scrape` and Sha means red spots. This describes the technique as the blunt tool is scraped gently using a skilled technique on specific areas of the body. The gentle but firm scraping motion on the skin this leads to red spots similar to a bruise forming on the skin. The darker the spots and the more spots there are the better the reaction to treatment. Any redness resolves within a few days
Gua sha can be used to treat many conditions including frozen shoulder, back pain and sciatica, colds and flu and many more conditions. It could be used alongside acupuncture in the treatment room.
MOXA
Moxa is a natural product prepared from the leaves of artemisia vulgaris similar to mug wort. It is used in Chinese medicine when warming is needed. The product comes in different forms and can be used on specific acupuncture points, attached to a needle or used as a moxa stick to warm a joint e.g. knee or shoulder.
HOW TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Bookings can be made online from Magnolia - Centre for Health and Wellbeing's website or by calling 01639 635000.
You can also contact Maria directly on 07830263954 or via Facebook Messenger on her "Acupuncture by Maria" Business Page.
The initial consultation will be a full medical history and sensitive discussion of your need for treatment and any other health complaints you may have. This can be time consuming, but it is essential for the correct traditional diagnosis. It will take up to 1.5 hours and will include an acupuncture session.
The follow up treatment and any future treatments will include a brief discussion and feedback from your previous session,followed by an acupuncture session tailored to your specific needs .The follow up acupuncture treatments will take between 45 mins and one hour.
Acupuncture is not a one-off treatment and it is recommended to have at least four treatments. A realistic estimate of how often you will need to be seen and the number of treatments you will need will be given to you and any questions answered.
Initial Consultation: Up to 1.5 hours -£65.00.
(All initial consultations will require full upfront, non-refundable payment at time of booking which will be payable via a payment link that will be sent to you)
Follow-up appointments: 45 mins - 1 hour - £50.00
Please note cancellations within 48 hours of your appointment time will require full payment.
GET IN TOUCH
Maria is practicing from: Magnolia Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 44 Victoria Gardens, Neath SA11 3BH
www.magnoliahealthandwellbeing.co.uk TEL:01639635000
You can contact Maria directly on mariadaviesacupuncture@gmail.com
Also via Facebook using the "Acupuncture by Maria" business page.