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Acupuncture and Naturopathy
in County Roscommon, Leitrim & Sligo
Moxibustion (or moxa) is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves the burning of mugwort (artemesia vulgaris) to facilitate healing.
The purpose of moxibustion, as with most forms of traditional Chinese medicine, is to strengthen the blood, stimulate the flow of qi, and maintain general health.
There are two types of moxibustion: direct and indirect. In direct moxibustion, a small, cone-shaped amount of moxa is placed on top of an acupuncture point and burned. In indirect moxibustion, a practitioner lights one end of a moxa stick and holds it an inch or two away from the skin, usually around the inserted needles to bring mild warmth to the area without burning, until the skin becomes slightly red.
In traditional Chinese medicine, moxibustion is used on people who have a cold or stagnant condition. The burning of moxa is believed to expel cold and warm the meridians,
which leads to smoother flow of blood and qi.
Moxibustion can help to relieve pain, increase energy, reduce fatigue, calm stress and calm anxiety. The technique can be also used to turn breech babies, a situation where the baby has its shoulder or back pointing down, or is lying sideways across the abdomen.
For those who are uncomfortable with needles it can also be used as an alternative to acupuncture.
Cupping applies suction to the surface of the body to draw out pathogenic factors or to invigorate the flow of Qi
and Blood. Suction is created using heat (fire) or mechanical devices (hand or electrical pumps).
By causing tissues to release toxins, cupping clears energy blockages and activates the lymphatic system.
Cupping is generally recommended for the treatment of respiratory conditions, back pains, stiff muscles, anxiety,
fatigue, migraines, rheumatism and cellulite although it does have application for other problems.
Cupping is not painful although it can sometimes leave distinctive marks on the skin that can last from several days to a week after treatment.
CLINIC FEES
Initial acupuncture consultation & treatment €75 (60 - 85 mins)
Follow-up acupuncture treatment €60 (45 - 60 mins)
Block of 5 follow-ups €275 (save €25)
Moxibustion
Cupping
Payment can be made by cash, Revolut or bank transfer.
Please note that there is a charge for appointments cancelled less than 24 hours notice as a courtesy of other clients waiting for appointments.
It is recommended that a minimum of 4 treatments be undertaken in order to facilitate an effective treatment strategy and to allow for a comprehensive assessment. The number of treatments will vary, they will be tailored to suit the patient’s response and for the condition being treated.
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CLINIC LOCATION:
Crosshill
between Arigna & Keadue
Co. Roscommon
OPENING HOURS:
Monday: 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday & Thursday: 11:00 - 19:00
What Our Patients Say
"I saw Erika as my husband and I had been trying unsuccessfully to start a family and were about to commence ivf treatment. Erika was an amazing support and the acupuncture really helped with the side effects of treatment. I really had very few side effects and found the treatment to be relaxing. I became pregnant and continued the acupuncture throughout my pregnancy. The acupuncture really helped keep nausea and heartburn at bay and I had a good pregnancy. We are blessed now with baby Thomas and I really believe that Erika's support played a huge part in bringing him to this world. I wholeheartedly recommend her." Louise
"I started to have acupuncture 4 months ago because I had been having cluster headaches every week for the last 6 years. After having 5 sessions with Erika - who is lovely - I am feeling great, my headaches have completely gone and sleeping much better." Angela
"A great result. I went along with sciatica, lower back and hip pain and after a course of acupuncture I'm back to normal. Many thanks Erika" Pat
"Acupuncture has been such a useful method which has enabled me to manage stress, muscle pain and reduce pain with menstural cramps. I discover new things about my body during the process and Erika is a lovely practitioner who has helped me with changing my lifestyle and provided me with helpful foods and herb tips too.” Charlotte
“I find acupuncture one of the most efficient ways to keep my energy balanced and manage stress and anxiety. Erika is very skilled and provides one of the best acupuncture services I have been able to use so far.” Ben
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