MICHELE REARDON LIC.AC., MBACC

I will then take your blood pressure, take your pulse in three positions on your wrists and look at your tongue, to assist me with my diagnosis in terms of Chinese Medicine. Usually it is possible to begin treatment in this first session. For any patients that may be anxious about needles I always suggest my 20 minute free consultation so as they can talk about any issues without any pressure to begin treatment. I appreciate that the idea of needles can be a little daunting for some people. I will always work very gently and slowly in such circumstances so that new clients can feel as much at ease as possible and so benefit from the calming benefits of the therapy.

Often I will give advice - where appropriate on diet and lifestyle, as these factors can be very important to maintaining good heatlth. When coming for treatment, make sure that you have had something to eat and drink in the hours before your treatment. After treatment, please be aware that you may feel very relaxed or even tired. How many treatments will I need? This can be difficult to predict, as each person will have an individual response to treatment depending on how long thay have had their condition and the original cause.

I usually advise patients to have from between 4 - 6 treatments initially and the outcome of treatment will determine how we progress. Very often patients notice a difference in their condition after one or two treatments. Reiki - the Japanese word for "Universal Life Energy" is channelled through the hands helping the body to heal itself. Non-invasive and requiring no other tools other than my hands, Reiki seeks to restore balance and harmony to the energy of the body.