June
Tranmer
BA (Hons), Dip. Ac., M.BAc.C.
P.G.C.E
(Member of British Acupuncture Council)
- Member Kinesiology Federation
- Post Graduate Certificate of Education
- Traditional Chinese Medicine &
Kinesiology
NHS Provider Code: SF 298
I qualified as Touch for Health instructor in 1987 (and
have been teaching on a regular basis since then), as an
acupuncturist in 1991 and as a paediatric acupuncturist
in 1994. I opened the Healing Clinic in Fulford Cross in
1992 in order to provide a wide range of quality therapies
to the public, as well as information and training.
The combination of Traditional Chinese
Medicine and Kinesiology allows a wide range of problems
to be treated with various approaches. A typical treatment
would consist of a Traditional Chinese Medicine case-taking
followed by muscle testing to determine where to start Treatment
can be via massage, pressure or light touch through clothing
as well as with acupuncture needles. I use sterilized, disposable
needles in a maximum of ten points, depending on the condition,
the person's constitution, age, and how long the complaint
has been present.
With children, the needles are only briefly
inserted and then removed, whereas with older people, longer
time is needed to ensure the desired effect is achieved.
Cupping, moxa, patent herbs, food supplements and Bach Flower
Remedies are also prescribed when required. Cupping is an
ancient technique from Europe as well as the Orient, which
is useful in chest infections, asthma, arthritis, dysmenorrhea
and digestive ailments. Moxibustion is the burning of dried
compressed mugworth in various forms close to the location
of pain due to stagnation of blood and energy, particularly
for the relief of backache or period pains.
I feel it is very important for people
to feel in charge of their own health, and so will give
patients information to take home and 'homework' which will
help speed up the healing process. An average course of
treatment will cover a period of ten weeks with consultations
each week. However, more acute situations will require more
frequent treatment, and many people after completing their
course of treatment will come once a month or every few
months for a check-up. Illnesses of long duration may take
several courses of treatment to clear up. Although many
people have felt better after treatment with my methods,
if we together feel that it is not getting the expected
results, I have no hesitation in recommending treatment
with one of my colleagues.
A major part of my clinical practise
since 1993 is the treatment of children. In 1996 I began
running a class for parents and carers of children to help
improve understanding of traditional Chinese medicine. This
has consisted of 3 days of information and practical advice
about babies' to teenagers' health problems, plus a slot
for a visiting lecturer. Past visitors have included Shiatsu,
diet, aromatherapy specialists and a teacher of resuscitation
techniques. I also teach this class in a course of 11 weeks,
which people can dip into where they like.
Another concern of mine is the health
of people with HIV/AIDS. I have worked closely with other
service providers in the York area since 1995 and am keen
to see the development of a wide network of complementary
therapists in this area. I also try to organize talks to
interested groups by the practitioners at the clinic, to
inform and educate people in natural healthcare theory and
practise.
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