Health Insights from Chinese Medicine

Many people associate Chinese medicine with acupuncture alone; however, it is a complete system of many parts, enabling a deep understanding of the complexities of the body.

Whereas Western medicine focuses on individual complaints, honing in on specific body parts for treatment, Eastern medicine instead steps back to view the body as a whole of interconnected parts, systems and processes.

Therefore, Chinese Medicine may help health conditions previously unresponsive to conventional medicine, partly because it approaches health from a differing perspective: overviewing the systems which lead to disease, rather than focus of the problem itself.

Chinese Medical practitioners diagnose through perceptive examination of signs the body reveals, as well as critical analysis of symptoms. Like mastering chords on a violin, it takes years to develop an attuned skillset.[another highlightable point (or the next one)– the reason people should go for thee experienced therapists over others] Therefore, the ability to treat health conditions effectively is largely determined by the experience and dedication of individual practitioners themselves: there is no substitute for the time which has informed their heightened expertise.

The Chinese Medical practitioners at this Harley Street clinic offer their wealth of experience and expertise in bringing patients back to good health. This is what sets the scene for a successful outcome.

Consultation:

1) Initial Chinese Medicine consultation with treatment: 75 mins - £150
Initial consultations allow time for a thorough health overview covering full case history, lifestyle & symptom analysis, as well as tongue and pulse readings (see below) to reach a diagnosis with treatment plan.
Appropriate treatments will be offered according to individual needs. These may include acupuncture and/or herbal prescriptions. Specific adjuncts to treatment such as acupressure, guasha or cupping therapies may be prescribed.

PLEASE NOTE: herbal prescriptions are priced separately at around £42 per weekly supply (depending on formulae/dose needed), chargeable in addition to consultation fees.

2) Follow-up consultation with treatment: 60mins - £120
Follow-up consultations evaluate response to previous treatments or assess new needs using critical questioning as well as tongue and pulse readings (see below) to reach a diagnosis with treatment plan.
Appropriate treatments will be offered according to individual needs. These may include acupuncture and/or herbal prescriptions. Specific adjuncts to treatment such as acupressure, guasha or cupping therapies may be prescribed.

PLEASE NOTE: herbal prescriptions are priced separately at around £42 per weekly supply (depending on formula/dose needed), chargeable in addition to consultation fees.

3) Follow-up herbal consultation: 30 mins - £65
A follow-up consultation as above; herbs are prescribed instead of physical treatment. Herbs are purchased separately.

Services

Personalised health diagnosis - Tongue and pulse reading: 15 mins - £35

Analysis of the tongue and pulse provides insight into the internal workings of the body, indicating both the nature and location of imbalances – such as a build-up of heat symptoms in the digestive tract, for example. This is a non-invasive way to determine whole body health.

5) GuaSha + Personalised health diagnosis 30mins - £65

Guasha is a traditional method used to ease knots and tension from the musculature:

* releasing tight fascia which inhibits free movement whilst realigning muscle fibres
* discharging toxic waste products which cause pain and stiffness
* greatly improving circulation to affected areas bringing instant relief and increased healing
This may leave characteristic bruise-like but painless markings on the skin, indicating the invigoration of local blood supply. It can be a very relaxing experience with results gained from even lightly applied treatments.
This treatment includes a Personalised health diagnosis - Tongue and pulse reading

6) Cupping + Personalised health diagnosis 30mins - £65
Cupping has the unique and invaluable ability to separate densely knotted muscle tissue and fascia, in comparison to many therapeutic modalities which continue to compress tight tissues to a certain degree. Gaining popularity in athletic circles for this reason, cupping not only offers instant relief from muscular tension but also brings fresh, localised blood supply to initiate healing.
As with guasha, toxic waste products are released, leaving characteristic bruise-like but painless markings on the skin, indicating the invigoration of local blood supply.
This treatment includes a Personalised health diagnosis - Tongue and pulse reading

7) Reflexology + Personalised health diagnosis
30mins - £65
60 mins - £90

Reflexology has gained in popularity recently as many discover both its deeply relaxing and therapeutic benefits. Reflexology targets zones on the feet which mirror key organs of the body, thereby enhancing health in a non-invasive way. Chinese medicine practitioners additionally employ the six major acupuncture meridians which traverse the entire length of the body with their corresponding acupressure points located on the feet. This combined approach offers a potent release and stimulation of energies within the feet, not only enhancing good health but increasing wellbeing as part of a nurturing self-care practice.

This treatment includes a Personalised health diagnosis - Tongue and pulse reading

8) Uni-Balance Chinese Massage
* Uni-Balance Chinese Massage 30 mins - £65
*Uni-Balance Chinese Massage 60 mins - £90
* Uni-Balance Chinese Massage + Personalised health diagnosis 45 mins - £85
* Uni-Balance Chinese Massage + Personalised health diagnosis 75 mins - £120

Uni-Balance Chinese Massage may be considered a Chinese health maintenance treatment as part of a preventative approach to good health. It combines traditional Chinese medical theories with conventional massage concepts. Designed to be a deeply relaxing self-care experience, this bespoke treatment not only eases mental and muscular tension but also utilises knowledge of the acupuncture meridians to restore free flow of energy throughout the body.

9) Chinese Medical massage with naprapathy
*Chinese Medical massage 30 mins - £70
*Chinese Medical massage 45 mins - £90
*Chinese Medical massage 60 mins - £120
*Chinese Medical massage 75 mins - £135

Chinese Medical massage with naprapathy incorporates deeper tissue work often sought after by athletes and sports enthusiasts. It combines traditional Chinese medical principles with conventional knowledge of the musculo-skeletal system to recondition stressed muscle tissue whilst restoring essential energy flow to the area. It works to realign muscles with joints, thereby alleviating pain whilst returning to optimum physiological function.

This treatment includes a Personalised health diagnosis - Tongue and pulse reading