Harmonious Health
I would recommend Todd to anyone interested in furthering their well being on a level deeper than just our conventional western medical system. - IB, 30s, Television Production.
I was feeling very depressed about my health but now have a much more positive outlook and feel in control of how I am feeling. - CW, 60s, Retired.
Todd is an extremely caring, gentle and committed practitioner. Since knowing him he has become a friend as well as a wise counsellor and calming influence on my state of being. - IB, 30s, Television Production.
I had some apprehension with needles but Todd respectfully and gently assisted me through treatments, always going at my own pace and comfort level. - JC, 30s, Midwife.
Working with Todd through my pregnancy was an excellent experience and I credit his expertise with helping me to cope mentally and physically with all those changes. - LK, 20s, Mother.
Impressed by the results we achieved together, I continued to go for treatments and noticed dramatic results for many ailments including emotional distress, tiredness, stress, influenza, and a serious leg wound. - PB, 30s, Artist.
The effect of Todd's acupuncture is as though the treated area, my wrist, was "dead" - but has come back to life! The effect is incredible. Thank you! - MS, 30s, Journalist.
Todd's relaxed yet well-informed and professional style put me immediately at ease. The results of the treatment were noticable almost instantly! - DJ, PhD, 30s, Musician.
Both my daughter and I have had great results from Todds treatment and I will continue to see him when needed and recommend him to others. - KH, 30s, Homeopath.
I told everybody they should have acupuncture and I would not hesitate to recommend Todd to all my friends and my pregnant clients. -GO, 40s, Midwife.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is: - Considered the main modality of TCM in the West.
- The insertion of a few very fine needles into selected points
on the body to stimulate healing.
- Subsidised by ACC in New Zealand.
Acupuncture Treats: - Holisticly. This means it takes into account the body as a
whole and recognises the interdependence of its parts.
- Both the symptoms and the cause.
- Gently.
- More than just pain. For example:
- Sleep (Inability to, Waking often, Waking to Urinate,
Vivid Dreams, Disturbing Dreams etc).
- Emotions (Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Anger etc).
- Digestion (IBS, Diarrhea, Constipation etc).
- Menstrual Cycle (Painful, Heavy, No, Infrequent, Too
Frequent Periods, Conception Issues etc).
- Low Energy.
- Headaches/Migraines.
- Circulatory (Numbness, Tingley, Cold extremities etc)
- Urinary (Infrequent, Too frequent, Incontinence,
Burning, Waking to pee etc).
- Other _____________.
Acupuncture: - Regulates and improves the function of the organ associated
with the needled channel.
- Generates a homeostatic effect on the body by refining the
production of hormones, chemicals and nerve impulses.
- Actually feels Good. Most people who receive acupuncture for
the first time are suprised by the lack of pain they
experience. However, people may feel a variety of
sensations either at the point location, or along the
pathway of the channel stimulated. They are commonly
described as:
- Warm.
- Heavy.
- Distending.
- Dull.
- Achey.
- Travelling.
- Pulsating.
- Tingley.
- Sometimes imperceptible.
The Needles: - Are tiny. 8 of them can fit into a hypodermic needle.
- Are few. Generally between 2 and 8 needles are used per
treatment.
- Are sharp. This means they insert smoothly - no pain.
- Are sterilized.
- Are only used once.
(Interesting note:
Acupuncture grew out of a refinement of Tuina usage, as over time, instead of fingers/thumbs/hands/elbows, stones were used to stimulate certain acupoints, eventually being replaced by sharpened bone shards, and inevitabley the creation of alloyed metals.
It also depended upon the Self-Awareness enhancing factor of Qi Gong to be able to perceive the subtle stimulation of qi when the needles were inserted and manipulated. All the famous physicians that have contributed to acupuncture theory over the years were Qi Gong practitioners.)
