HOW IT WORKS
First contact with Bodyfix Therapies
The best way to contact me is via email: jenny@bodyfixtherapies.co.uk.
I aim to get back to you within 24 hours to arrange the next step.
If you would like to have a quick chat with me to answer any initial questions, it would be my pleasure to call you.
Please leave your number and the best time to contact you.
If you decide you want to come on board as a patient, I will send you my Patient Intake Form which I would ask you to fill in with as much information as possible.
The Consultation
This can be either in person or online via Zoom or WhatsApp.​
Every treatment begins with a thorough consultation so underlying causes can be ruled out and/or treated as well as the presenting problem/s. ​
Your complete medical history will be reviewed, and I will examine your tongue, as it can provide significant insights into your health. Listening to your pulses is another diagnostic technique in which we are-trained although if I am treating you online, it is ok to rely on your tongue and our discussion. If you have a musculoskeletal condition or are experiencing pain, I may also assess specific areas of your body. Furthermore, additional tests may be conducted as needed to aid in the diagnosis. We will also discuss your diet and any lifestyle factors that could be linked to your health concerns.​​
Please bring or send any scan results, blood tests, or documents from other health professionals prior to your consultation.​
Chinese medicine offers a unique diagnostic system, allowing practitioners to identify and treat you based on your symptoms, even without a specific label. If you do have a Western medical diagnosis, I will approach your medical concerns from a fresh perspective.​​​​​​
The consultation will be concluded by discussing the most suitable treatment plan for you, considering options such as herbs, acupuncture, massage, manipulations, or a combination of these therapies
Chronic conditions are where Chinese medicine excels.
What happens during a treatment?​​
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Treatment typically starts with a soothing massage designed to help you unwind.
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HERBAL OILS
I have an assortment of herbal oils to choose from based on your specific needs.
If you’re experiencing tightness or discomfort, techniques like cupping, gua sha, or hot stone therapy may be incorporated.
Depending on your situation, different manipulations can be utilized, along with active or passive stretches, and I will provide guidance on your next steps.
ACUPUNCTURE
If you are having acupuncture, I will make sure you are comfortable on the treatment couch using cushions or supports.
I recommend wearing loose and comfortable clothing such as a T-shirt or jogging bottoms that can be easily pulled up or removed where needed.
Acupuncture needles are designed for single use and are pre-sterilized.
They are significantly thinner than injection or syringe needles, roughly the same thickness as a hair strand, which makes the experience different from that of an injection.
I have refined a gentle needling technique, and many patients are pleasantly surprised by the sensation of the needles.
Most describe feelings of tingling or a sense of heaviness.​
Once the acupuncture needles are in position, I will ensure that you are warm and comfortable.
YOU MAY FALL ASLEEP
Then I will invite you to relax for about 30 minutes. Many patients fall asleep.
Many report experiencing a profound sense of relaxation both during and after the session. I suggest that patients rest, if possible, following the treatment, refrain from alcohol and caffeine and stay hydrated drinking plenty of water throughout the day.​
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