Siân Morriss BSc (Hons) Lic Ac MAAC – Acupuncture Therapist
A traditional and natural approach to your health and well-being
Here is Liz’s account of using acupuncture in pregnancy and also acupressure in labour. Please can you share your experience of using acupuncture in pregnancy? Sian Morriss’s treatments and advice were pivotal to our birth preparation and labour. I was recommended Sian by my hypnobirthing instructor as my baby was back to back. Sian turned … Continue reading Acupuncture in pregnancy
This is an interview with Laura, F., full time teacher in her 30’s, regarding abnormal uterine bleeding also referred to as unexplained uterine bleeding. This is bleeding which does not fit within the normal ranges or a menstrual cycle. Why did you come for acupuncture treatment? I came for treatment following seven years of attempted … Continue reading Acupuncture for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
The is an interview with Sarah G, 30 years old, professional. Sarah has Acupuncture for PCOS. Why did you come for acupuncture treatment? I was diagnosed with PCOS and was looking for a holistic alternative to medication in order to treat it more naturally, and deal with the root cause instead of just masking the … Continue reading Acupuncture for PCOS
What is moxibustion and how can it turn my baby? Moxibustion is a form of heat therapy used in Chinese Medicine. “Moxa” a dried leafy plant called mugwort (Artemesia argyi or A.vlugaris) which is burned on or close to the surface of the skin. Moxibustion is a popular choice for pregnant women with beech babies … Continue reading Turning breech babies with moxibution
Acupuncture frequently appears on the list of things to try to encourage natural labour. But if you are an overdue mum and are considering acupuncture you may be interested to hear from women who have used it. I have asked three mums I have treated to share their stories. Francesca and Archie “I have used acupuncture … Continue reading Acupuncture to induce labour: what to expect
Learn how to use acupressure for natural pain relief in labour What is acupressure? Hello, I am Siân and I am an acupuncturist. Acupressure is the firm, constant application of pressure to specific points on the body. Having effectively used acupressure for pain relief in my own labour, and hearing the positive feed back from … Continue reading Acupressure for labour workshop
Did you know there are over 365 acupuncture points spanning from our heads to our toes? During my training we had to memorise anatomical directions like a taxi driver learns the knowledge. Points lie on channels or routes following anatomical pathways through muscle seams, curves in bones and dips between structures. You need to know … Continue reading The qi reset button – Tai Chong
I have spent the last six months on maternity leave with my gorgeous son and I am now happy to announce I am preparing to come back to work. However, for the foreseeable future I will only be working in Reading. To celebrate my return to work I will be hosting an Open Clinic Day, … Continue reading Open Clinic – FREE Reflexology taster session
Reading Clinic Family Practice Established in 1990 the family run clinic of 18 Morgan Road Reading Berkshire RG1 5HG has offered osteopathy for the last 23 years. Situated within walking distance of the Royal Berkshire Hospital, University of Reading and Reading town centre it is easy to find with its red brick drive for off … Continue reading Reading Clinic extends services to include Acupuncture, Osteopathy and Reflexology