Healing, relaxing, and virtually painless

Acupuncture is an ancient technique with 5,000 years of success behind it. The benefits are so well-documented, the World Health Organization (WHO) regards it as an integral part of primary healthcare.

In China, billions (literally) of people from emperors to modern heads of state, professional athletes, and active service personnel have turned to acupuncture to relieve a huge range of conditions including:

• Respiratory disorders
• Neurologic and musculoskeletal disorders
• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Reproductive and gynaecological conditions
• Mental emotional problems

Manual therapy combined

Acupuncture treatments are combined with manual massage therapy to relax the area and to release tension and pain. This is especially effective when combined with acupuncture to release blockages, decrease inflammation, improve blood circulation and help with lymph drainage. We also use cupping, moxibustion(moxa), gua-sha, electro-acupuncture, specific liniments, essential oils and balms in areas being treated which will further improve the condition.

Cupping therapy

This therapy dates back to ancient Egyptian, Chinese and Middle Eastern cultures. Cupping therapy uses special cups, such as glass, bamboo or silicone on your skin to create suction. It helps with relieving pain, reducing inflammation, increases blood flow, promotes relaxation and well-being and as a type of deep tissue massage. Dr. Sifu Cann has been using cupping therapy in his treatments for over 25 years. He uses dry or wet techniques depending on the patient’s diagnosis. You may experience mild discomfort or skin discoloration which is caused from pulling the stagnant blood to surface which fades within a few days to a week. At COHA HEALTH, you will receive cupping during your Acupuncture session if necessary, as they work very well together. It is a safe treatment if if administered by a trained health professional.

Tui Na / Chinese Medical Massage

Tui Na (pronounced 'twee-nar') is a system of oriental body massage that combines acupressure techniques with soft-tissue manipulation, joint range of motion, stretching and bone setting techniques. Everyone can benefit from this ancient massage. Dr Cann often combines Tui Na with the Acupuncture sessions, especially for musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, internal medicine and decreasing stress in the body.

Orthopedic Massage

Orthopedic massage is a massage therapy that focuses on musculoskeletal dysfunctions. It involves assessment and a variety of treatment methods and techniques to decrease pain, whether from trauma or sports injuries, it increases range of motion and restores the bodies structural and functional alignment.

Sports Massage

Sports massage therapy that focuses on the athlete. That includes anyone from the weekend warrior to the professional athlete. The techniques help decrease inflammation, increase blood circulation and stimulates lymphatic circulation. This type of massage maybe used pre and post event. Pre event to increase flexibility, relax tight muscles and calm the athlete before their event takes place. Post event to reduce lactic acid build up and speed up recovery time.

What to expect?

After completing your Medical History form you will undergo a consultation and assessment. Generally, during an examination you may have different parts of the body palpated, you may have specific pulses taken, eyes, ears and tongue observed, muscle testing and orthoneuro evaluation when needed. This will guide the practitioner to design the appropriate treatment plan, which will include Acupuncture and Manual Therapy etc.

How many sessions will I need?

Depending on the diagnosis, a course of at least six acupuncture sessions, combined with manual massage therapy etc. will be required to achieve a good result. Acute conditions will require fewer treatments. However, chronic conditions will need longer treatment plans.

Who will carry out the acupuncture and manual therapy?

Dr Sifu Reginald Cann is Bermuda’s most experienced acupuncturist. In fact, it was he who pioneered acupuncture and oriental medicine in Bermuda in 1989. Dr Cann is a California Medical Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist, Primary Care Provider, Chinese Herbalist and Certified Master of Medical Qi-Gong who continues to study and learn from the vast body of knowledge gathered over the past 5,000 years.

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