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(Cupping )Ba Guan Zi

Ba Guan – Cupping therapy has been used in China for thousands of years. The earliest records of its use date from 28 AD.

Cupping regulates the flow of Qi and blood by drawing out and eliminating pathogenic factors. It can be used in conjunction with other TCM therapies. A cup, made specially of either bamboo or plastic, is placed over an area and negative pressure of varying strengths is applied. The cup is left in situ for a short time or it may be moved to another area where treatment is required.

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I first came to Gerry hoping he could help me with a recurring leg pain I was having. I knew very little about Acupuncture and didn’t realize how beneficial it is for all aspects of my health and well being. Gerry helped me to identify some other points that needed some attention and over the past year we have worked on far more than just my initial leg pain. Most recently I found that I was getting very stressed and was carrying a lot of tension in my shoulders which was becoming quite painful and was in turn adding to my stress levels! After just one session the pain reduced significantly and I immediately felt less stressed. Based on my experience I have recommended Acupuncture to a number of my friends and family and it is definitely something that I consider to be a key component to me maintaining my health and well being.

Marie O'Connor

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