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Local & Distal Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
Servicing area
Serving Bellingen, Urunga, Dorrigo and Coffs HarbourFocus areas
Paul has 30 years of experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture.
Despite his extensive knowledge of Eastern medicine, he continues to expand his skills and understanding of the practise to provide new techniques in addressing new problems.
He specialises in:
- All musculoskeletal problems (neck, shoulder, elbow, lower back and knee problems)
- Arthritis
- Headaches especially migraine
- Digestive and bowel disorders
- Reproductive and gynaecological issues
- Insomnia
- Mental health issues like depression and anxiety
Paul also has a special interest in eye problems, especially macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataracts.
He integrates local and distal acupuncture.
Local acupuncture targets the site of injury, while distal acupuncture points away from the site.
When the injured area is difficult to access or too sore, distal acupuncture is the more effective option.
What is Local Acupuncture?
Acupuncture or local needling involves inserting needles into the pain site. Needles inserted may cause minimal pain or pressure.
By stimulating the central nervous system, acupuncture points release chemicals into the muscles, spine, and brain that promote natural healing.
Benefits of Local Acupuncture
As part of the treatment of various illnesses and conditions, acupuncture is often used to relieve pain or discomfort, including:
- Post-operative nausea and vomiting resulting from chemotherapy or surgery
- Dental pain
- Tension headaches and migraines
- Labour pain
- Low back and neck pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Menstrual cramps
- Respiratory disorders like allergic rhinitis
- Stroke rehabilitation
What is Distal Acupuncture?
During distal acupuncture, needles are placed away from the location of pain or discomfort or distal points.
There are a variety of conditions where distal points are used. Distal points in the arms and legs can be used to treat lower back pain to neck pain, and headaches to eye problems.
How does distal acupuncture work?
During this type of acupuncture, the patient can move the area of discomfort while needles are inserted, but in a prescribed manner.
Movement increases circulation to the injured area, resulting in less inflammation and pain.
Benefits of Distal Acupuncture
- No needles on site of pain or discomfort
- Fewer needles needed
- Quicker, almost immediate results
- Neurological effects last longer
- No undressing necessary
Is acupuncture safe?
With a competent, certified acupuncture practitioner, acupuncture poses very few risks.
There are few side effects of acupuncture, so you may want to give it a try if you’re struggling to control pain with more conventional methods.
It is common for the needles to cause bruising and soreness where needles were inserted.
However, acupuncture isn't suitable for everyone.
Before considering acupuncture, consult your doctor to know whether it’s an appropriate complementary treatment for you.
Acupuncture benefits are sometimes difficult to measure, but it is effective for treating a variety of painful conditions.
The best form of acupuncture is the one that works for you.
Send an enquiry or call Paul to book an appointment or to learn more about the types of acupuncture suitable for you.
Qualifications
- Graduate Diploma In Clinical Acupuncture
- Advanced Diploma In Acupuncture
- Certificate In Acupuncture
- Advanced Diploma In Chinese Medicine
- Certificate In Traditional Chinese Medicine
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