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Dry needling uses the same needles as acupuncture but is a slightly different approach. Acupuncture is Chinese medicine and dry needling is more western. Whilst acupuncture targets acupressure points and meridians, dry needling targets trigger points and fascia. East meets West on the same human body! Dry needling can be very effective at releasing stubborn trigger points and tight areas. The needle causes a muscle twitch which promotes the relaxation of it thus reducing pain and increasing range of motion. It also promotes blood flow to the area and thus promotes healing. The needles are very thin and often you won’t feel them. It is called ‘Dry’ needling because the needles are not injecting anything.
Dry needling can work on most people but best avoided in young children, pregnant ladies, those with a compromised immune system and if you are taking blood thinners. If you are very afraid of needles (this is common) talk to your therapist about it so there is understanding.
Ready to experience the benefits of Dry Needling? Book your session with Katie and take a step towards improved health and vitality.
While my treatments are available for individual booking, I often combine various approaches, including massage, dry needling, cupping, hot stones therapy, and craniosacral therapy, to create a holistic treatment tailored to your unique needs. If you prefer to stick with just one service, let me know, and I will ensure your session is customised to meet your preferences.
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Amazing service helping my son with his back. Particularly in lockdown - face to face zoom with my son and follow up emails and exercises. Thank you - couldn't have asked for more.
My name is Tom and I'm 75. I've been receiving treatment on my shoulder for a possibly related previous rotator cuff injury. On my first consultation I couldn't raise my arm above shoulder height without severe pain and had tingling in my fingers possible due to trapped nerves.
Katie did a full assessment of my injury and put together an exercise program that was really easy to follow, however she continued to research other possible causes and symptoms which meant varying the treatments.
After 6 one hour treatments which included amazing muscular massage and acupuncture the pain is now only minor and rotational movement is excellent.
Katie is most professional in her approach of understanding individual issues and I would fully recommend engaging her services.
Paying for Katie’s services has been without a doubt the best thing I could have done to support me with my pain journey.
Katie brings a wealth of experience to her consultations with you, however I feel the most important thing she brings is support, empathy and understanding. You do not feel alone with your symptoms, most importantly because she has been through her own chronic pain journey, which is the reason why I decided to work with her. She had been through it herself, she didn’t make silly promises, she just explained her history and the science behind it.
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