Nan Acupuncture Therapy Centre
Nan Mah C.M.D. Dr. Ac
1368 McPhillips Street Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada Phone: (204) 996-7876

Acupressure

Acupressure is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine and various different techniques have been developed as part of the evolution of Chinese medicine in general. Acupressure can be used over general areas of the body to promote the flow of Qi and blood through the meridian system. This approach can be invaluable for minor channel disharmonies involving a local stagnation of Qi and blood.

Acupressure concentrates on applying pressure to specific acupunctural points in order to achieve specific systemic changes in the body. In this instance, different forms of pressure are applied depending on whether the aim is to tonify, to reduce or to achieve a more neutral, calming effect. The choice of points used in any acupressure prescription will be based on a differential diagnosis resulting from an exploration of the patterns of disharmony.

Acupressure techniques can be used in conjunction with other approaches to treatment in traditional Chinese medicine.