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Traditional Chinese Medicine
Facial Revitalisation Acupuncture

TCM

Traditional Chinese Medicine incorporates Chinese Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, Tuina (Chinese Massage), Dietary therapy and exercise. Using these disciplines together or separately allows the Chinese Medicine practitioner to provide an individualised treatment that is appropriate for each patient. Conditions that respond well to Traditional Chinese Medicine are gynaecological problems (menopausal, menstrual, infertility), headaches and migraines, musculoskeletal problems (backache, sciatica, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, etc.), digestive disorders (IBS, constipation, heartburn), respiratory/allergy problems (sinusitis, asthma, hayfever, recurrent cough), skin conditions, insomnia, anxiety and stress, childhood disorders. Acupuncture and Chinese herbs work well with IVF, increasing the chances of conception by 25%. Tuina can also be used on its own as a deep massage technique for sports injuries or muscular aches and pains.

FRA

Recently described by The Times as a "viable alternative to cosmetic surgery," or the "acupuncture facelift", revitalising facial acupuncture is a specialist treatment designed to improve the overall appearance and health of the skin. By using the holistic principles that are central to acupuncture practice, facial revitalising acupuncture aims to rebalance the body's energy system (Qi); this brings vital energy to the facial muscles and skin, thereby improving the flow of blood. This consequently increases the local supply of nutrients to the skin, hydrates, firms and plumps the tissue and decreases the appearance of fine lines, blemishes and wrinkles.

Some of the effects of facial acupuncture include:

• Controls acne
• Tightens the pores
• Brightens the eyes
• Improves muscle tone
• Relieves sinus congestion
• Helps to reduce a double chin
• Minimises or eliminates fine lines
• Wrinkles are smoothed and appear less noticeable
• Balances out facial colour and tone, smoothes blemishes
• Lifts sagging skin, puffy or droopy eyelids

What a session involves

My treatments are firmly based on a holistic approach to skin care and are entirely safe. Following a consultation, extremely fine needles are inserted into acupuncture points in the face. Needles are left in place for around 20 minutes, during which time gentle electro stimulation may also be used, depending upon whether this is indicated or not. Once needles are removed a Chinese Tuina facial massage completes the treatment. A series of 6 closely spaces sessions are necessary for best results, followed by regular monthly sessions to prolong and maintain the benefits.

Juliette is also a qualified yoga teacher, she teaches patients useful yoga exercises and breathing or relaxation techniques where they are required.

Before qualifying in Traditional Chinese Medicine (1990), Juliette Lowe worked as a massage therapist and Shiatsu practitioner, she now incorporates these skills, where appropriate, within her treatment. Juliette has a wide variety of experience from working in private practice, G.P. surgeries and a hospital pain clinic. She brings these experiences into her present practice to provide a relaxed but professional treatment approach.

Practitioner: Juliette Lowe BSc, DipAc, MBAcC, DipCHM, MRCHM

Prices:
All appointments ( ¾ hour ) £32
Herbs are charged separately.