NEWS!
NEW LOW-COST ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC now open at the Wellington Centre, Hastings on Thursday 2nd September 10am-1:30pm. Treatments will take place in the traditional Chinese multi-bed format allowing rates to be discounted: £30 first appointment/£20 follow up. Initial consultation takes place in a private room, follow ups in the larger room with screens between the beds. Contact me directly to book or for more information.
BATTERSEA PRACTICE has now re-opened and has been nicely refreshed. To celebrate, I have added FACIAL ACUPUNCTURE to the repertoire. Devised by Elizabeth Xerri, Elemental Facials combine traditional cosmetic acupuncture, blended with massage, shiatsu & aromatherapy theory. Treatments are geared to your individual needs but usually include needling plus facial massage & shiatsu & the use of very specific essential oils to enhance the effect.
Michele Campling
I use a blend of Shiatsu and Acupuncture depending on your needs and how you feel about needles! You can opt to receive acupressure rather than needling.
Shiatsu is my first love and has formed the core of my practice. It is a powerful form of bodywork developed in Japan and based on Chinese Medicine principles. I now blend it with acupuncture. Thus treatment may involve
- insertion of fine needles
- deep acupressure
- joint mobilisation and yoga-like stretches
- muscle balancing & spine realignment
- lifestyle advice (diet, exercise, emotional strategies)
I also use:
- Seitai (structural work)
- Cupping (used to move tension & clear toxins)
- Moxa (heat treatment)
I aim to achieve long-term change. It is human nature to stay where we feel comfortable, both physically and emotionally. Unfortunately this "norm" may be unhealthy and involve bad posture, chronic stress etc. It is hard to change consciously but by realigning and relaxing clients at a very deep level, I aim to re-educate the bodymind to establish a healthy norm.
Because shiatsu/acupuncture aims to treat the whole person rather than specific symptoms in isolation, it can be effective for a range of conditions. It can be safely used in pregnancy, including during the first trimester.
Personally, I am very interested in investigating the effect of treatment on stress-related symptoms & chronic pain. Because of my background in family planning health promotion , I also have a particular interest in pregnancy & menstrual issues.
Your first consultation will include a full assessment. Please wear loose clothing - you may need to remove some clothing for acupuncture. If you are coming for facial acupuncture, please remove all make-up. The best results are achieved by having a course of treatments but you can also come for occasional sessions when you feel the need.