Nicky Acupuncture
Nicci Needles
Nicki Acupuncture
Nicky Needles
Nicki Needles
How does Acupuncture Work?
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Acupuncture is an ancient healing practice rooted in traditional Chinese medicine. It involves the insertion of thin, sterile needles into specific points on the body called acupuncture points. These points are believed to be connected by pathways that conduct energy, known as qi (pronounced 'chee'), throughout the body.
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When these acupuncture points are stimulated with needles, it's thought to help restore the proper flow of qi, promoting balance and harmony within the body. Acupuncture can also trigger the release of natural pain-relieving chemicals in the body, such as endorphins, and improve blood circulation to reduce inflammation and promote healing.
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While the exact mechanisms of acupuncture are still being studied, many people find relief from a wide range of health issues, including pain, stress, anxiety, and digestive problems, through regular acupuncture sessions. It's a safe and natural therapy that works holistically to support your body's innate ability to heal itself.
What can TCM Acupuncture treat?
The World Health Organization recognizes TCM acupuncture as an effective natural treatment option for many common health conditions. (See the WHO website for a comprehensive list).
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ACC funded Injury treatment:
Self referral, bring your current claim no. to access subsidised Acupuncture treatment for sports injury rehabilitation, back, neck, shoulder, knee or any other injury caused by accident.
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PAIN Relief & Muscular Skeletal Conditions:
An acupuncturist brings a different approach which may bring relief for stubborn injuries, repetitive strain, arthritis, carpel tunnel or help to manage pain.
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Nicci uses a mix of quick release dry needling for deep troublesome spots, combined with traditional Chinese Medicine to support a healing response.
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​​TCM Acupuncture may offer effective treatment either on its own, or as a good complementary addition along side physiotherapy, Osteopathy, chiropractic, massage or other allied practitioners to enhance a case managed approach.
Myofascial tightness
Post exercise soreness
Adhesion's
Post surgery recovery
Fibromyalgia
Prolapsed disc
Tendonitis
Scar tissue repair
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
Disc problems
Frozen Shoulder
Gout
Muscular Trigger Points
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Muscular Skeletal Conditions that may respond to Acupuncture include:
Arthritis
Back Pain
Bell’s Palsy
Cramp
Muscle Pain
Spasm
Sprains & Strains
Stroke Rehabilitation
Neck problems
Sciatica
Tennis Elbow
Neuralgia - nerve pain
Bursitus
Rotator Cuff Injury
Women's Health, Fertility & Pregnancy Support
Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to help women ease pain, regulate their cycle, harmonize hormones, maximise chances of conception & manage pregnancy.
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If you are on the IVF waiting list or pregnancy is not happening as easily as you would like, acupuncture may be a great natural option to enhance your fertility. Treatments offer practical health & lifestyle advise and can be useful for both Male & Female reproduction.
Acupuncture treatment also offers natural treatment for Menopausal symptoms. Nicci has often been able to ease hot flushes, anxiety and other hormonal issues associated with pre & post menopause with out the need for hormone replacement therapy.
Fertility treatments include:
IUI support treatments
IVF Pre & Post Embryo transplant treatment
IVF Preparation & side effect management
Relaxation & stress management
Natural fertility enhancement
Miscarriage support & recovery
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General Womens Health conditions:
​Menopausal problems
Irregular Menstruation
PMT & Period Pain
Endometriosis
Fibroids
Polycystic Ovaries
Hormonal Imbalances
Pregnancy support includes:
Turning breech Babies
Morning Sickness
Temperature Control
Fatigue
Pre birthing treatments
Natural Delivery support & pain relief
Back pain
Reflux
Oedema
Stress Relief and Relaxation:
Believe it or not Acupuncture can be very relaxing. By asking the body to simply relax, the nervous system responds to release signals to calm all body systems for a natural mood & energy boost.
Holistic style treatment may also assist to 're-calibrate' everyday body function to improve over all health, strength and vitality.
Traditional Chinese Medical theory suggests that by strengthening the body, the mind & spirit follow allowing energy, motivation and resilience to return.
A course of relaxation & balancing acupuncture treatment may help management of:
Anxiety
Adrenal Burnout
Exhaustion
Emotional Strain
Depression/Low mood
Shock & Trauma recovery
Worry
Stress
PTSD
Mental Health support
Heart break
Loss
Repressed Anger & frustration
Mind/body connection
Motivation
Seasonal affective disorders
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Illness recovery:
Major illness can be debilitating on many levels. TCM Acupuncture may help manage symptoms and/or aid recovery after conditions such as:
Glandular fever
long COVID
Chronic Fatigue
Fibromyalgia
Cancer
Stroke.
Because TCM works holistically it may also help to steady emotions & ease drug side effects during these stressful times.
General Health:
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Traditional Chinese Medicine has been the main source of treatment for many conditions for thousands of years.TCM Acupuncturists are trained to treat a wide range of health concerns such as:
Common general health concerns that may benefit from Acupuncture include:
Diarrhea
Digestive upset
Reflux
Constipation
Hay fever
Anemia
Sinusitis
Skin Conditions
Immunity Boosts
Allergy Control
Cosmetic Acupuncture
Liver Cleansing
Metabolism balance
Migraines
Insomnia
Hormonal changes
Period Pain
Menopause Management
Stop Smoking
Coughs & colds
Post viral recovery
For more information on how acupuncture works and the lastest research projects and evidence see:
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The Acupuncture Evidence Project:
https://www.acupuncture.org.au/acupuncture-chinese-medicine/acupuncture
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