Clinical suitability first
Acupuncture & supportive therapies
Learn how each method is used, what a session involves and the risks to discuss. A larger combination of therapies is not automatically a better plan.
Body acupuncture
Fine, sterile, single-use needles are placed at selected body points after an individual assessment.
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Scalp acupuncture
Scalp acupuncture uses selected areas of the scalp as part of an acupuncture plan. It must follow a diagnosis and an assessment of suitability.
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Ear acupuncture
Ear acupuncture may involve fine needles or seeds on selected parts of the outer ear. It can be considered within a wider supportive care plan.
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Cupping therapy
Dry cupping applies controlled suction to the skin and may be considered for selected muscular discomfort. This page describes dry cupping, not wet cupping or bloodletting.
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Gua sha
Gua sha is a controlled scraping technique applied to selected skin and soft-tissue areas. Suitability depends on the skin, symptoms and medical history.
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Moxibustion
Moxibustion uses warmth from burning moxa. The clinic should explain the specific method; this information concerns carefully supervised indirect warmth.
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Your assessment guides treatment
We discuss your symptoms, medical history and existing care before recommending a method. Report pregnancy, blood-thinning medicines, implants, skin problems and previous adverse reactions.
Discuss your symptoms in Kanpur
Bring current prescriptions, reports and a short symptom history. Suitability, treatment frequency and review points are discussed after assessment. Individual outcomes vary.