Treatments at Birmingham Central Acupuncture Clinic

According to ancient Chinese philosophy, our state of health is dependent on a vital energy known as qi which flows through our bodies in channels called meridians. Imagine these meridians as rivers, flowing through the landscape of your body, nourishing your tissues and organs. In a healthy, balanced state, your qi should reach every part of your body, right from the top of your head to the tip of your toes.

Cosmetic Acupuncture, sometimes also called Facial Acupuncture, has had a lot of press recently, being featured on television programs such as 10 Years Younger and in numerous lifestyle magazines. It is a fantastic alternative to surgery, as it is less expensive, safer, and there is no long recovery time with painful swelling and bruising.

Moxibustion is the practice of burning small cones of a herb known as moxa, on the acupuncture points until a pleasant warming sensation is felt by the patient. Moxa may be used alone or in combination with various acupuncture techniques. It is often used in the treatment of painful conditions, or where the patient feels excessively cold, it can warm and nourish.

Massage has been used as an integral part of day to day life in India for thousands of years. It is practised within families as a general aid to good health, and a form of head massage known as champi is commonly used to invigorate the scalp, thus strengthening the hair as well as stimulating and refreshing the individual receiving the massage.