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What is Acupressure?

Generally thought of as Acupuncture without needles, Acupressure has its roots in the ancient traditions of Chinese medicine and is ideal for anyone who wants the benefits of Acupuncture, but is wary of the insertion of needles.

Acupressure, and its Japanese counterpart Shiatsu, is based upon the principle of vital energy, qi, running through the body via channels, called meridians. If the energy flow becomes blocked or sluggish, or races too fast, then ill health will ensue. The aim of Acupressure, and Shiatsu, is to restore balance and stability to the energy flow.

During the therapy session the practitioner will stimulate the pressure points, thereby inducing the correct flow of energy throughout the body. This also has the effect of diffusing and draining the lactic acid and carbon monoxide that can remain in muscle tissue, causing stiffness, discomfort and lack of energy.

Healthy stimulation and regulation of energy flow can assist with all manner ailments including:

stress
emotional and psychological problems
chronic pain including back pain, migraine, rheumatism, and arthritis
asthma, constipation, insomnia, sciatica and impotence.

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How is a Acupressure session conducted?

After the initial assessment the client lies on a couch or mat and the practitioner will carry out a physical diagnosis of their energy flow and will stimulate by pressing, specific pressure points along the meridians. The treatment may also involve some stretching. Some pressure points may be tender but the therapy is not generally regarded as painful.

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How many Acupressure sessions will be needed?

Its difficult to say because of the wide range of conditions which may be treated and the fact that all clients are different and will make progress at different rates. Often improvements will be noticed after just one session, however a number of sessions (maybe four or five) are advisable to gain full benefit.

Many clients find it valuable to continue with occasional sessions at perhaps eight or twelve weekly intervals.

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What is the cost of Acupressure treatment?

At Central England Holistic Therapies all Acupressure sessions are charged at £35 and take about 1 hour.

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