Acupuncture can be a very effective treatment for helping conditions such as Bell’s palsy, facial weakness and even oculomotor nerve palsy. Bell’s palsy is a condition that causes sudden and disordered movement and weakness to one side of the face. Onset can be rapid; in most cases, the weakness is temporary and can improve over […]
Spring is here and, in Chinese medicine, this time of year relates to the Wood Element. The seasons are intrinsic to Five Element acupuncture, which is why I recommend a seasonal tune-up treatment. At this time of year, we can check in on the Wood Element’s Liver and Gall Bladder meridians, and our overall balance, which […]
Autumn is here and, in Chinese medicine, this time of year relates to the Metal Element. The seasons are intrinsic to Five Element acupuncture, which is why I recommend a seasonal tune-up treatment; liken it to servicing your car – your body and mind benefit from regular maintenance too! Therefore, checking in on the status of […]
Tell a friend about us and you will both receive £10 off of your next full paid treatment. Pick up referral cards from the clinic and pass them onto your friends, who can complete the card and bring it to their first appointment. We’ll keep the card on file for you to redeem at your […]
They’re back! We’re pleased to bring back our popular loyalty cards. Collect 12 stamps and receive a free traditional Five-Element acupuncture treatment. Please ask me for a loyalty card when you next come for treatment. Paul Adkins Lic.Ac., BA(Hons), 1st Dan, FEA, MBAcC, MCAUK
If you’re one of my regular acupuncture patients, it’s likely that you’ll have experienced the effects of this wonderful extra point, known as Hall of Seal in English; this point calms the spirit. It’s located between the eyebrows in what’s commonly considered to be the third eye. Alongside its use for frontal headaches, Yin Tang […]
The Mitchell Hill Clinic – Acupuncture & Natural Health Centre is celebrating its 9th birthday today! In celebration and to thank everyone for their continued support of our Truro healing centre, we’re giving away a FREE treatment with Paul Adkins. To be in with a chance of winning, all you need to do is find […]
The Mitchell Hill Clinic – Acupuncture & Natural Health Centre is the result of our vision to create a tranquil healing centre in the heart of Truro; a place of sanctuary to heal your body, mind and spirit, but we couldn’t have done it without all of the support we’ve received! So, to celebrate and […]
CAUTION: Do not use the following acupressure point if pregnant, or if you think you could be pregnant. Most of us have suffered from back pain at some point in our lives and the condition affects more than 1.1 million people in the UK, with 95% of patients’ lower back causing the issue. So, it’s […]
Liver 3 (Tai Chong or Supreme Rushing) is another common acupuncture point that I regularly use in my Clinic. It’s among my favourite points to use as it’s one of the ‘Four Gates’, so great for enabling Qi to move more freely around the body. This relieves pain and upset, as the Qi isn’t allowed […]
