Acupuncture at Cheltenham Reflexology and Massage

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Kerry offers auricular acupuncture, body acupuncture and dry needling, available as stand-alone treatments or as part of a combination treatment with massage or reflexology.

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Acupuncture can be tailored to your individual needs and may be used to support a wide range of physical and emotional symptoms. It can also be combined with other holistic therapies to create a treatment that is personalised to you.

All treatments begin with a consultation to discuss your needs and determine the most appropriate approach.

 

 

Auricular acupuncture

Auricular acupuncture uses specific acupuncture points on the ear and can be a particularly calming and relaxing treatment.

It has been particularly popular with clients looking for support with sleep, stress, anxiety and symptoms associated with hormonal changes, including menopausal symptoms, like hot flushes. 

Auricular acupuncture can be offered as a stand-alone treatment or combined with reflexology or massage.

 

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Body acupuncture

Body acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine needles at selected acupuncture points on the body.

Points are chosen according to your individual symptoms and treatment needs and do not necessarily have to be located directly at the area of discomfort.

Body acupuncture may be used to support a wide range of symptoms, including muscular and joint discomfort, restricted movement, headaches, migraines, back pain and some menopausal or menstrual symptoms.

 

Dry needling

Dry needling is primarily a musculoskeletal technique, using fine needles to target areas of muscular tension, tightness or trigger points.

It may be particularly useful where pain, stiffness or restricted movement is associated with muscles and soft tissues.

Although both acupuncture and dry needling use very fine needles, they are different approaches.

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TCM acupuncture and dry needling – what's the difference?

It is common for people to confuse acupuncture with dry needling because both techniques use very fine needles.

TCM acupuncture is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Needles are inserted at specific acupuncture points selected according to your individual presentation. Points may be used in areas of the body away from where you are experiencing symptoms.

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Dry needling is primarily focused on the musculoskeletal system. Needles are commonly used around tight or painful muscles and trigger points, with the aim of reducing muscular tension and discomfort and improving movement.

There can be some overlap between the techniques, but their underlying principles and applications are different.

 

What can acupuncture at Cheltenham Reflexology and Massage help with?

Acupuncture and dry needling may be incorporated into a personalised treatment approach to support a range of symptoms and areas of discomfort, including:

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• Stress, anxiety and low mood

• Pain and discomfort in the body

• Restricted movement of a joint or limb, such as the shoulder, knee or arm

• Menopausal symptoms, including hot flushes, sleep difficulties and mood changes

• Facial pain

• Headaches and migraines

• Joint stiffness

• Menstrual difficulties, including irregularity and period pain

• Back pain

• Sciatica

• Achilles tendinopathy

• Lethargy and low energy

• Insomnia

• Chronic fatigue

• The effects of stress and trauma

 

Treatment is individualised, and everyone responds differently. Acupuncture is not intended to replace appropriate medical assessment or treatment where this is required.

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Reflexology & Auricular Acupuncture

One of our particularly popular combination treatments is reflexology with auricular acupuncture.

This deeply relaxing treatment combines reflexology with acupuncture points on the ear and is particularly popular with clients looking for support with sleep, stress, anxiety and symptoms associated with hormonal changes.

Clients have reported feeling more relaxed and less anxious, sleeping better and experiencing reduced tension. Some clients have also reported improvements in hot flushes and other symptoms associated with hormonal changes.

These are individual experiences and treatment outcomes cannot be guaranteed.

 

Massage & Acupuncture

Acupuncture can also be combined with massage, particularly where muscular tension, pain, stiffness or restricted movement is a concern.

Combining the two approaches allows the treatment to be adapted to your individual needs, incorporating both acupuncture and hands-on massage within the same appointment.

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Is acupuncture safe?

Acupuncture uses extremely fine, sterile, single-use disposable needles. A new needle is used for each insertion and is safely disposed of after treatment.

When carried out appropriately by a suitably trained practitioner, acupuncture is generally considered a safe treatment. Some people may experience temporary tenderness, minor bruising or slight bleeding where a needle has been inserted.

Kerry will discuss your health, medications and relevant circumstances before treatment to ensure that acupuncture is appropriate for you and to identify any precautions that may be needed. It's really important that you complete the Consultation form before your appointment day.

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Stand-alone or combination treatments

You can choose a stand-alone acupuncture or dry needling treatment, or combine acupuncture with massage or reflexology.

This gives you the flexibility to choose the approach that best suits your needs, whether you are looking for a focused treatment or a more relaxing combination of therapies.

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