Acupuncture is a process during which the patient and the practitioner participate in improving general wellness and wellbeing. We treat the pattern of disharmony and strengthen the ‘Healthy Qi”. Dr Assad-Levin’s needling technique is gentle, yet effective.

Tailor-made formulae for each individual, based on tried and tested recipes.
Tablets for people who don’t want to cook up the herbs in broth form.

“Where there is pain, there is stagnation. Where there is stagnation, there is pain” is a principle of Chinese Medicine theory. Cupping has the effect of moving lymphatic fluid and increasing oxygenation in the superficial layers.  A piezoelectric effect is induced in the myofascia via mechanical stimulation of the tissues, thereby easing a certain type of pain

Gua Sha benefits the fascia.  It is an old TCM technique whereby the skin is gently scraped with a smooth tool of jade or water buffalo horn or meteorite stone.  Inflammatory molecules in the connective tissue layer are moved and metabolised.  Gua Sha can leave a transient red mark along the area of skin which has been treated.  This is part of the detox process.  Conditions such as Colds, muscle aches and tension respond well to Gua Sha treatment, as well as the beauty of facial skin.

Appeals to those who seek an alternative to chemicals. We utilise points on the body to balance the whole system. Many organs affect the beauty of the skin and the eyes, and a series of acupuncture treatments can optimise the functioning of the internal organs.

Gao are analgesic plasters with embedded herbs that are stuck over the area of acute or chronic pain.

Many ailments have stress as a precipitating and aggravating factor.  Acupuncture allows chronic stress hormones to be reabsorbed and metabolised by the body, and re-sets the endocrine system so that the patient can ‘bridle’ and use the energy of stress, instead of feeling overwhelmed by it.

Auriculotherapy (points on the ear) are used to ease the symptoms of withdrawal.  The most important factor in smoking cessation is determination.  Acupuncture plays a supportive role.  It helps minimize feelings of discomfort and restlessness.