Acupressure
Acupressure is an alternative treatment to Acupuncture for sensitive. anxious or frail adults or children or for times when you are feeling more sensitive. She often combines Acupressure with Acupuncture
Rachel uses her gentle acupressure technique to address any physical or energetic imbalances, to clear tension, anxiety, stress & help reduce pain.
Acupressure is a gentle yet powerful technique used either as an alternative to acupuncture or as a additional treatment mode.
Points on the 12 energy channels are selected and gentle pressure or tapping is applied combined with clear intention by the practitioner.
Acupressure is especially good for sensitive people and children - whose energy can be strengthened and re-harmonised much faster than adults and for people who are nervous of acupuncture. It is similar but more gentle than Shiatsu as it doesn't involve rotations and fewer change of position for treatment..
Acupressure can feel stronger than acupuncture or more gentle depending on the technique of the practitioner and the needs of the Feedback is encouraged to achieve the comfortable pressure. Intention and focus is fundamental to this the technique similar to Shiatsu.
Deep relaxation is usually a wonderful side effect of both these treatments. This feeling normally lasts beyond the treatment. Best advice after treatment is wherever possible to relax afterwards or slow down which ever activities need to be finished that day. Avoidance of sports, lifting, running. Good food, relaxation and rest is a good idea, to maximise the