How can Elemental Practices help me?
Elemental Practices aims to treat the whole person rather than specific symptoms in isolation. The integration of Physiotherapy and Chinese Medicine can help you restore balance and promote physical and emotional harmony. Treatment is suitable for all ages and can be effective for a wide range of conditions. For every conventional medicine condition there is a Chinese Medicine interpretation that is specific to each individual.
Raquel is particularly interested in the treatment of:
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musculoskeletal issues and sporting injuries such as sprains, tennis elbow, knee pain, neck and low back pain, sciatica, scoliosis
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chronic pain, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
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chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia
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hay fever, asthma, sinusitis, chronic bronchitis, common cold and flu
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eczema, psoriasis, acne
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migraines, headaches, vertigo and dizziness
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insomnia, anxiety, stress and depression
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cerebrovascular diseases including stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, Alzheimer disease and other dementias
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IBS and digestive problems
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incontinence, prolapses and pelvic floor weakness
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premenstrual tension, irregular and painful periods
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male and female sexual dysfunction and infertility
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pregnancy support and post-labour care
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complementary treatment for cancer and palliative care
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recovery from surgery and hospital stay
Treatment can also help you maintain good health acting as a preventive measure, and improve your general sense of wellbeing.
The British Acupuncture Council has helpfully summarised the scientific evidence for the efficacy of acupuncture for over 60 different conditions in their Research Factsheets. You can access them here.