Acupuncture and Somatic Psychotherapy

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Acupuncture based Somatic Therapy

Expanding on from the Somatic Psychotherapy this blends the very successful modality with the traditional Chinese medicine practices that is very much a mind body based practice. It uses the very subtle but potentially powerful adjustments brought by the needles, mixed in with somatic tracking and various other practices to help get within the body and release the tension. 

This goes back to James’ study of Daoist medicine where we look to release various internal tensions from stresses and emotions that are lodged within the body and cause the disharmonies often presented with various symptoms and illnesses. This takes an approach mixed with the western sciences and other practical skills that significantly support and expand upon the Daoist medicine skills and whilst they include Acupuncture, also have lots of guided imagery and tracking similar to the somatic practices.

This is a  great therapeutic approach for dealing with stress, trauma, dysregulation and emotions. Taking a gentle and combined approach with some talking based therapy to start to get an idea of what's going on before looking into the somatic aspects and how these events have impacted you as well as looking at where in the body the charges from these are stored. Through the sessions we will work on relaxing the body and allowing this charge to slowly be reduced so that when you are ready we can use a bilateral acupuncture approach to start processing through the events in a safe and gentle way. 

Please be aware though for these sessions when the acupuncture needles are used, you will need to be laid down and some items of clothing adjusted so the needles can be inserted into the skin. Towels can be provided for modesty when needed.