Southern View: September 20, 2016

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Tuesday September 20 2016
HEALTH & BEAUTY
SOUTHERN VIEW
Effective treatment for many
types of pain
Complementary medicine is becoming
increasingly sought after in New Zealand
as people become aware of the many
different methods of treating pain and ill
health that are available here.
Christchurch-based Chinese health
practitioner Lan Xiao has developed a
method of treatment, which she says has
as an immediate affect on a wide variety of
pains and health conditions. It is known
as ‘acupuncture without needles’.
Lan describes it as being similar to
reflexology in that the problem area on
the body is determined through pressure,
but is much more accurate.
Trained as a medical practitioner in
China, Lan came to New Zealand in 1992
and began practising acupuncture in
1995. From that discipline she created her
acupuncture without needles, and uses
it to treat people of all ages with many
different types of pain in all parts of the
body. This can include arthritic pain, MS,
and pain from injury.
“For example, the treatment has been
very successful for people who have
painful joints caused by arthritis,” Lan
says.
Acupuncture without needles is also
effective in restoring energy levels,
she says.
“As people age their energy is reduced,
and this can lead to other health
problems. The acupuncture without
needles treatment is like the body’s
battery being charged up again, so their
energy levels are restored, which in turn
helps overcome their health problems.”
Lan also uses it to treat depression
and anxiety, and says it can help with
addiction problems as well.
“After the treatment the person has no
cravings – because it treats the cause of
the addiction.”
She says the results are immediate,
though people may need several
treatments, depending on the extent
of their health problem, and while it
is slightly painful for few moments,
everyone can tolerate it.
Lan Xiao’s website, www.
drlansreflexologynetwork.co.nz, includes
videos of people whose health problems
have been overcome after receiving the
treatment.
Her clinic is located at 108 Sawyers
Arms Road, and her hours are Monday,
Wednesday and Friday from 12pm to
5pm. To discuss your health issues or
make an appointment, phone 323 4168
or 027 231 8388.
Lan describes it as
being similar to
reflexology in that the
problem area on the
body is determined
through pressure, but
is much more accurate.
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