Accent On Wellbeing

About

ACCENT ON WELLBEING is a Chinese Medicine Clinic, offering acupuncture and herbal medicine as well as other complementary health practices. We assist with the restoration of health and well-being using tested and proven methods and materials.

We believe in 'integrated medicine' where a close cooperation between Eastern and Western medicine underpins the healing process of our clients.

Chinese medicine can treat a wide range of acute and/or chronic ailments both independently and in conjunction with Western medicine. Experience indicates that the following conditions respond well to Chinese medicine treatments:

Gynecological conditions:

- Painful menstruation, irregular periods, premenstrual syndrome, menopausal syndrome, infertility, morning sickness

Gastrointestinal disorders:

- Irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, nausea, diarrhea, ulcer, ulcerative colitis

Cardiovascular disorders:

- High or low blood pressure

Ear, nose & throat disorders:

- Sinusitis, tonsillitis, mouth ulcers, tinnitus

Neurological conditions:

- Sciatica, stroke follow-up, polio follow-up, Bell's palsy, headache

Musculoskeletal conditions:

- Arthritis, sports injuries, back and neck pain, tennis elbow, frozen shoulder, fibromyalgia

Pain management:

- Post-operative recovery, dental analgesia, shingles

Other:

- Cold and flu, asthma, skin disorders, anxiety, stress disorders

Chinese medicine offers a variety of techniques used as stand-alone treatment options. In order to increase treatment efficacy sometimes two or more techniques are used in conjunction.

Frequently used therapeutic techniques are the following:

- Acupuncture

- Electro-acupuncture

- Cupping

- Moxibustion

- Auricular therapy

- Guasha

- Plum-blossom needle therapy

- Massage

- Herbal medicine

- Diet therapy