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Acupuncture Awareness Week - 2012
27th February to 4th March
The British Acupuncture Council is organising the first ever Acupuncture Awareness Week from 27 February to 4th March 2012. There is a lot of information about acupuncture including some videos and testimonials available on the website www.introducingacupuncture.co.uk.
If you would like to discuss how acupuncture could help you, then Pam Sumner (a Member of the British Acupuncture Council) is offering free, 15 minute, no obligation consultations at Cumbria Therapies , 24 Norfolk Road, Carlisle, CA2 5PQ on Saturday 3rd March.
You will be able to discuss your particular condition and what happens during a treatment. You will also be able to see what acupuncture needles look like.
To book an appointment, please contact Pam on 07748 755160 or George on 01228 409090 or e-mail Pam.
About Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a tried and tested system of complementary medicine. The Chinese and other eastern cultures have been using acupuncture to restore, promote and maintain good health for thousands of years. Nowadays more and more people are finding this long established therapy can offer an effective solution to all manner of today’s ills. Acupuncture is now widely used and accepted all over the world and in the UK there are currently over 2800 qualified acupuncturists registered with the British Acupuncture Council.
Who has acupuncture?
Many people come to acupuncture for help with specific symptoms or conditions, and some because they simply feel generally unwell. Others choose acupuncture to enhance their feeling of wellbeing. Acupuncture is considered suitable for all ages, including babies and children. It can also be used alongside conventional medicine.
Acupressure / Zero Balancing (Peter)
An alternative way of accessing the Chi energy for health and wellbeing is the deeply relaxing technique of acupressure. The specific acupressure technique Peter uses (Zero Balancing) was developed by Dr Fritz Smith who became a highly skilled osteopath and master acupuncturist. Acupressure works with Chi energy (life force) in the same way as acupuncture. Tensions and misalignments in the body structure block our natural vitality and well being. Through gentle finger pressure and held stretches Zero Balancing invites the release of tensions accumulated in the deep structures of the body. It encourages our natural healing process and well being.. This is a blissful, calming and grounding experience. Click here to read more on Zero Balancing.
Massage (Peter)
This is a skill Peter has trained in and developed over many years on a number of formal courses. Peter applies safe massage techniques which help relieve pain, stress and tension, allowing the body’s own healing process to function more effectively. His detailed knowledge of anatomy comes from all three of his trainings described here along with over 17 years of clinical experience. His treatments are practical and effective. Read more......
Note: Complementary therapies are not a substitute for seeking medical advice from your GP. We will recommend that you seek medical advice for any symptoms you are experiencing and may ask your permission to write to your GP when indicated.
Peter Thompson
Lic. Ac., MBAcC
Pam Sumner
Lic. Ac. BA (Hons),
MBAcC
About Cumbria Therapies
Cumbria Therapies is an established therapy centre based in a ground floor suite on the edge of Carlisle city centre. A range of therapies and support is on offer to individuals through private consultation with a team of well qualified therapists. 
We pride ourselves on providing a discreet, quality, confidential service.
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