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.
Treatment Options
June offers an introductory consultation for those who are unsure which therapy will be best for them. Other senior practitioners in The Healing Clinic also offer this option, as they are the most familiar with all the therapies and have studied and worked in their own field for many years. These studies include a certain amount of knowledge about Western medicine, in particular the presentation of serious ailments and red flags (so we know when to refer to a doctor if we spot anything suspicious), and also a limited amount of knowledge about Western medication and the interactions and contraindications in a combined approach.
This session will usually last an hour and a half and will include a full case taking, with notes about all aspects of your life plus a short treatment (if appropriate) and a discussion about the various choices available at the Clinic.
The notes taken at this session will be passed on, with your permission, to the next practitioner to see you and thus provide you with a continuity of care, and reduce the need for explaining your health concerns a second time. Your notes and personal details will never be discussed without your permission and you always have the chance to see your notes and discuss what is written about your health.
