How to Become an Acupuncturist in the UK
Are you considering training to become an acupuncturist? Perhaps you’re already a healthcare provider such as a physiotherapist, looking to branch out and expand your practice.
Are you considering training to become an acupuncturist? Perhaps you’re already a healthcare provider such as a physiotherapist, looking to branch out and expand your practice.
A practice with a 2000-year history, acupuncture has become a mainstay in our healthcare and wellbeing industries. Prescribed by the NHS for certain conditions, acupuncture is one of the most popular complementary therapies in the UK.
Michael Phelps might’ve drawn attention to this ancient practice in the 2016 Olympics but cupping therapy is becoming more widely sought after by professional and amateur athletes. Foam rolling drew the attention of the general public to myofascial release and more and more physiotherapists are offering therapies to suit the demand.
Where once kinesiology tape just graced the bodies of Olympic athletes, it’s now commonly seen on Sunday morning runners, gym goers and Bob from across the road. With its increase in popularity and wide acceptance, more and more people walk through the doors of physiotherapy practices enquiring about it.
Ever got confused about that weird incense you might’ve seen advertised with acupuncture?It’s called moxa and it’s not just used for the faint smell of marijuana.
Whether you want to save money or simply want an easy way to workout at home or outdoors, there are many benefits of using a resistance band..
Ever seen an athlete sporting strange red circular marks on their skin? Michael Phelps practically instituted those marks as a fashion statement during the last Olympics. Well, those odd bruises are from the ancient Eastern practice of cupping therapy and we’re going to break down just what cupping is and how it can benefit you.
Acupuncture is a form of complementary or alternative medicine derived from traditional Chinese medicine. It involves the insertion of thin needles into certain points of the body for pain relief, healing, faster recovery or prevention purposes.