Treatments

Clinic etiquette

Here are some guidances for when you decide to book an appointment:

I will be sending you a text reminder the day before treatment, but if you or myself, experience any flu or cold symptoms like cough, fever, sore throat, headache or flu like signs, please cancel the session and rebook when feeling better
You need to text me back confirming that you will be attending and that you do not have any cold or flu symptoms
Once you get in the room, there will be gel sanitiser for your hands, if you wish to use it
Next to the chair, there will be a box where you can put all your clothing and valuables.
The massage couch will be wiped down with antibacterial wipes after each use and the pillows and face cushion will be clean
I will provide a blanket to cover, but bring your own towel/ blanket to cover with, if you prefer
PLEASE NOTE– 24 hours cancellation fees apply

In2 Health

In2 Health has been working since 2005 to provide high quality treatments at reasonable prices troughout London. Olga has developed a range of services aimed at helping each person to change their lifestyle and to encourage health & well being, so we can help you towards improving your health and how to maintain it.

Chinese Medicine is made up of three branches: Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs and Tuina and other techniques like Cupping, Electro Acupuncture and Gua Sha. Together, they can treat a wide variety of problems by working and balancing the life energy ‘Qi’.

In a healthy person, this Qi energy keeps the body healthy and in balance and it travels along specific Channels/ Meridians that also connect to internal organs. If the flow of energy is disrupted, then illness can occur. This can be caused by the weather, emotional stresses, diet, drugs, overuse or injury to muscles and joints and hereditary factors. The treatments aim to regulate the functions of internal organs, harmonise the circulation of energy and blood, and help the recovery of injured muscles, tendons, bones and joints.

Chinese Herbs

Chinese Herbal Medicine aims to understand and treat the many ways in which the fundamental balance and harmony of a person’s health and vitality may be depleted or blocked.

In the UK, Chinese Herbals practitioners use only plant herbs as animal and/or minerals products are banned

Most prescriptions consist of between ten to fifteen herbs, which are selected for each patient upon their specific diagnosis in Chinese Herbal Medicine terms. This can be done via an online consultation, where you will be asked a lot of questions about your general health.

Chinese Herbs are effective with: skin disorders, menopause, anaemia, endometriosis, chronic fatigue, fibroids, autoimmune diseases, digestive disorders, migraines, hair loss, chronic joint pain and many more disorders

Acupuncture

Acupuncture uses the method of inserting fine stainless steel disposable needles .

Your life energy Qi travels in specific pathways/channels in the body, and your acupuncturist will come up with a Point Presciption of between 8-12 points. If you come for musculo-skeletal problems, there will be more needles.

The aim is to correct imbalances in the body and to stimulate the body’s own healing response. Acupuncture is used to treat a wide range of common ailments, relieve pain and promote general health. Acupuncture is beneficial for chronic and acute pain, musculo-skeletal pain, menstrual problems, menopause, fertility, to regulate the menstrual cycle, stress, insomnia, depression & anxiety, migraines, autoimmune disorders, tiredness, stress and digestive problems.

Tuina

Tuina Massage is a type of acupressure massage that involves various applied manual pressures that remove blockages along the body and stimulate the flow of energy and blood to promote healing.

Similar to principles of acupuncture but without needles, for people who do not wish to have acupuncture.

Tuina uses techniques to stimulate parts of the body Acupuncture Channels to correct physiological imbalances of the body. The massage-like techniques range from light stroking to deep-tissue work, very similar to Shiatsu and this type of massage should not be considered if you prefer a recreational or relaxing massage.

Tuina is ideal for: musculo-skeletal and joint problems, chronic pain, and for people who do not wish to have acupuncture and wish to be clothed throughout the treatment.

Reflexology

Reflexology is a form of massage that uses pressure points, called ‘reflex points’ in specific areas of the feet or hands.

The foot is a micro-reflection of the whole body, so by treating the different reflex points on the feet, you can treat and rebalance the whole body. These reflex points treat organs and structures in the body.

Reflexology corrects blockages in the body by treating the corresponding reflex points in certain areas of the foot. If there is a blockage, you will feel painful spots on the foot while it gets massaged. You can ask your practitioner, to what point it corresponds. so that you get a better idea of your internal functions.

Reflexology is mostly used for labour pain, to regulate the menstrual cycle, to relieve stress and during cancer treatments to help with the side effects of the cancer medication.

Yoga & Pilates

I have been running classes of Hatha Yoga as well as Pilates since 2017. Both Yoga and Pilates work on strengthening the core and I teach both classes on the mat for All Levels of fitness and abilities, with various levels of difficulty for the same poses. Yoga & Pilates work on mind and body, to create a healthy balance between the two.

Yoga uses long breaths while you hold different poses (asanas) to strengthen the body and to activate your ‘rest and digest’ nervous system as well as keeping the body supple.

Pilates works mainly on strengthening the core as well as other joints so that the body can keep a good alignment and posture and prevent illness.

People can start with Pilates and then progress to Yoga when stronger.

Both disciplines aim to create a strong core while stretching the fascia to release blockages.

Chinese Medicine Nutrition

Chinese Nutrition deals with the Element and temperature of foods. The focus is to help rebalancing the body by avoiding certain foods while eating others. The aim is to promote the body’s own capacity to heal. For example milk produces phlegm so it should be avoided if you have cough, mucous, post nasal drip or sinus problems.

Chinese Medicine looks at food items that can cause the imbalance in your body and that can hinder your recovery. On your consultation, if appropriate, you will be asked what you eat on a normal day and if there are any suggestions to be made particularly for your presenting signs and symptoms.

We may also see if there are any inflammatory foods in your diet and how they can affect the body by causing autoimmune, systemic inflammation or leaky guts problems.

Cupping &
Gua Sha

Cupping uses cups to suction and pull skin & myofascial tissue into the cup with a hand pumper or mechanical device. There are different techniques of Cupping, in this practice we use Cupping in one spot, over an acupuncture point or a muscle trigger point or Sliding Cupping, using oil on the skin, then the cup slides across large muscle areas, to release the muscle and fascia.

Gua Sha uses a smooth-edged tool to stroke the skin of the back, neck & limbs, to create redness on the skin.

The aim of both is to increase blood and lymphatic circulation, relieve muscle tension, break down myofascial adhesions to reduce pain, stiffness and tension.

Please Note: Cupping & Gua Sha often leave reddish-purple marks and they may cause soreness in the area where the therapy was applied. Gua Sha is not recommended if you have skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis etc), you take blood thinners or have diabetes.

Electro
Acupuncture

Electroacupuncture is a technique that connects small, low-voltage electrical currents to acupuncture needles.

The acupuncturist, will attach the clips (connected to an electro stimulation device), to the needles and will slowly turn the current on, until you feel a pulsing or tingling sensation, sometimes the muscle will start to twitch. Normally it lasts between 10-20 mins.

The practitioner can adjust the frequency and intensity to your comfort level. The Electroacupuncture sends stimulation directly to nerve pathways and muscle tissues, making it highly effective for chronic pain, muscle spasms & tightness, over-reactive pain as well as stimulate atrophied muscles, reduce inflammation & swelling and neurological condition.

It can also be used to induce labour, around the due date of pregnancy, as well as helping with labour pain during contractions.

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