North Eastern Chinese Medicine

26/05/2025

11/12/2024

We’re taking a well-earned break to rest, recover and enjoy time with our loved ones!

Closed - 24th - 26th December.
Open - 27th December.
Closed - 28th December - 6th January.
Open - 7th January 2025.
Closed - 8th - 16th January.
Return to normal hours from Friday 17th January 2025.

Wishing you all a safe and happy festive season!
If you’d like to book an appointment for January, book online via our website.

14/08/2024

06/06/2024

Pulse taking in Chinese Medicine can tell us a multitude of things about your health. Here are 3 things we are checking and what they mean!

#1 Rate:

* A fast pulse indicates excessive heat in the body. This pulse is often present when there is a fever, an inflammatory condition, or increased stress on the nervous system.

* A slow pulse indicates a cold condition or could point to a particular body system that is functioning in an inefficient or sluggish way. This pulse is often present when there are problems with blood circulation, cold hands and feet, etc.

# 2 Strength:

* A strong pulse indicates excess of some kind in the body. This pulse is often present with stress, anger, high blood pressure, and headaches.

* A weak pulse indicates a deficiency of some kind in the body. This pulse is often present with fatigue, weakness, insomnia, low blood pressure, and depression

# 3 Width:

* A thin or thready pulse indicates “Blood deficiency” or “Fluid deficiency.” This pulse is often fatigue, weakness, insomnia, nutrient deficiencies, and sub-optimal digestive absorption.

* One of the most typical wide pulses is called a rolling or slippery pulse – this one feels something like small beads rippling underneath the fingers. This pulse indicates food stagnation in the intestines, or a build-up of phlegm somewhere in the body. This pulse is often present with a variety of digestive problems and sinus/allergy congestion.

Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Massage, Cupping

29/10/2023

I have spent the last 3 days at the International Intergrative Chinese Medicine Conference catching up with colleagues and learning from national & international speakers who shared their knowledge about fertility and pregnancy.
I’m looking forward to getting back to treating in clinic on Tuesday, Daniel

23/08/2023

A c u l a n d ☁️ why is it that you fall asleep so quickly during acupuncture sessions? It’s actually a pretty amazing phenomenon:
When we are awake and active our brains are often using Beta waves (concentration, mental sharpness), but during acupuncture the needles put the body into a state of rest where the brain starts oscillating between Theta, Alpha, and Delta waves.
Theta- associated with REM sleep, dreaming
Alpha- relaxation, releases serotonin
Delta- deep sleep (healing sleep)

Check out these charts of an EEG test (measures the electrical activity of the brain) before and after an acupuncture treatment

(EEG images from research study done in 2019 by Tao Clinic of Acupuncture)

27/07/2023

Can you feel the points?
The answer is different for everyone, but usually it’s a no! Sometimes you feel a tiny bit in the very beginning (because skin is sensitive) but it is less pain than pulling an eyebrow hair. Once the point is in you can sometimes feel a warmth rushing to the area, a heavy weighted feeling, or just a dull pressure in the area. It’s actually very relaxing.

11/07/2023

Introducing- Dr Olivia Wang.

Olivia has a deep understanding of the Chinese philosophy of health and wellbeing and this, together with her maturity, gives her an in-depth knowledge of how Chinese Medicine is able to treat a wide range of health issues.
Olivia formulates a treatment plan drawing from different modalities of Chinese Medicine and other health care therapies to achieve the best outcome for her patients.
Olivia is particularly interested in acute and chronic pain, digestive issues, insomnia and gynecology and is passionate about maintaining good health with diet, exercise and a healthy lifestyle.

26/04/2023

One day you will wake up and notice you have less symptoms. You will feel more attuned to the messages of your body. This is healing. It isn't one day waking up as a new person. That person is born through the journey. You change while you heal because you have to work through - go through - to come out the other side. The person to attract the new experiences you seek. The new energy. You will be that energy.

"Healing" in whatever that exactly means to you is achieved through renewal. Try something new. Acupuncture, herbs, new foods, new books, acupressure! ... what will you try?

08/12/2022

5 reasons why we are grateful for Chinese Medicine. Double tap if you agree! Here’s why:
💕Acupuncture can literally change your brain, from its chemistry, to your neurotransmitters, and your response to pain
💕Chinese herbal therapy helps you regain balance in your body and strengthens your body's resistance to disease
💕 Chinese medicine can help to improve the overall quality of your sleep
💕 Acupuncture is being used all over the world as a standalone and conjunctive treatment option for depression
💕 Chinese medicine can also help you to halt lifestyle habits that are harmful to your body and worsen inflammation such as eating too much, smoking or drinking too much alcohol

10/11/2022

According to the most up-to-date evidence, acupuncture is an effective treatment for anxiety.

www.evidencebasedacupuncture.org/acupuncture-anxiety/

"Studies show that acupuncture is more effective than pharmacotherapy and comparable to talking therapy, making it a helpful referral choice."

"Moreover, research has revealed several known biochemical and biophysical mechanisms that may offer an explanation of how this ancient modality works."

20/04/2022

side effects of acupuncture include : better sleep, less stress, more energy, mental clarity.