BIRMINGHAM CENTRE FOR CHINESE MEDICINE
245 Alcester Road South, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 6DT
Tel: 0121-441 2757
The Centre was established in 1995 to provide a new focus for Chinese medicine in the Birmingham area. Chinese medicine is an ancient healing system that has been practised and developed in Asia for over 2000 years, and more recently has become increasingly popular in the West. It includes acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage and manipulation, breathing and movement exercises, and dietary advice. The Centre offers treatments in all these areas and at the same time provides therapies from the Western tradition which are highly compatible, in particular in the area of manipulation and masssage. In addition we have recently opened a studio offering therapeutic movement classes.
The therapies practised at the Centre encourage a regard for the person as a whole. Many patients have a variety of symptoms which are treated in separate compartments by orthodox medicine. The oriental and the western holistic traditions allow these problems to be approached in an integral way.
The Centre works as a team, allowing referral from one practitioner to another when appropriate. Guidance will be given to patients who are uncertain which therapy is most suitable for their condition.
This page gives very brief descriptions of the main therapies available. For further information you are welcome to consult our more detailed pages about each type of treatment or telephone the Centre or send an e-mail to enquiries@bccm.freeserve.co.uk
THE PRACTITIONERS AND THEIR TREATMENTS
Nick Lampert BA Phd MDAcC CertAc(Nanjing) MRCHM
Margaret Ehrenberg BA PhD DipAc MBAcC CertAc(Kunming) MRCHM
Lynne Hickie Dip Ac MBAcC Couns Cert (Warwick)
ACUPUNCTURE uses very fine needles to
restore or maintain health. It is very effective for painful conditions,
anxiety and tension, smoking addiction, and menstrual, digestive and
respiratory problems. It can treat a wide range of other disorders through its
releasing, calming and energising effects. Only disposable needles are used.
Nick and Margaret both trained at The London School of Acupuncture and
Traditional Chinese Medicine and did additional training in China. Lynne trained
at the Northern College of Acupuncture. All are longstanding members of the
British Acupuncture Council.
Nick Lampert BA Phd MDAcC
CertAc(Nanjing) MRCHM
Margaret Ehrenberg BA PhD DipAc MBAcC
CertAc(Kunming) MRCHM
CHINESE HERBS Chinese
Herbal Medicine combines a number of herbs into prescriptions that are finely
tuned to the needs of the individual patient. It has developed a special
reputation in the treatment of skin diseases, and is also powerful in treating
menstrual problems, digestive and respiratory disorders and chronic fatigue.
Margaret Ehrenberg BA PhD DipAc MBAcC
CertAc(Kunming) MRCHM
Chris Pearce MSMA LSSMDip
Gareth Norris MSMA LSSMDip
REMEDIAL AND SPORTS MASSAGE Margaret and Chris use deep massage and soft tissue
manipulation to treat musculo-skeletal problems. Remedial massage eases tight,
aching muscles and hastens their healing when they are damaged or overworked.
Excessively tight muscles can cause shoulder, back or joint pain. Sports
massage alleviates many sports injuries and regular treatment helps prevent
over-use problems. Margaret's treatment may include techniques of Chinese
Medicine such as moxibustion and cupping, and may offer acupuncture treatment where appropriate. Chris also practises Myofascial Release, a deep
connective tissue treatment. Margaret, Chris and Gareth all hold the Diploma of the
London School of Sports Massage.
Cathy Sullivan
SHIATSU is sometimes described as acupuncture without needles, in which pressure on energy points and stretching is applied through loose clothing. Cathy trained at the Nei Guan Institute for Shiatsu in the Netherlands. She is a member of the Shiatsu Society of the UK. Cathy particularly recommends Shiatsu for stress- related ailments.
Amy Walker LCMDip
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
is a gentle relaxing, oil-based
massage which incorporates techniques of massage derived from both
western and ancient eastern traditions.
It involves the whole person, physically, mentally, emotionally and
spiritually, and each session is adapted to the needs of the individual client. It is guided by principles of personal
awareness, sensitivity and quality of touch.
Amy Walker LCMDip
HOLISTIC MASSAGE is a deeply relaaxing oil-based massage which involves the whole person, physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. It is person-centred and adapted to the client's particular needs at the time rather than following a standard routine. It is guided by principles of personal awareness, sensitivity and quality of touch.
THE COACHHOUSE
Our studio offers non-competitive gentle movement classes, aimed at improving health and enhancing relaxation, in small informal groups, where you are guaranteed to receive individual attention. We hold classes in the ancient eastern exercise form of Qi Gong which combines breathing and posture, and offers an excellent way to improve your general well-being. Pilates, which is more recent, but now hugely popular, uses controlled movements to improve tone, flexibility and posture
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Birmingham Centre for Traditional Chinese Medicine Ltd. Directors: M.R. Ehrenberg BA, PhD, LSSMDip, DipAc, MBAcC, CertAc(Kunming); N. Lampert BA, PhD, DipAc, MBAcC, CertAc(Nanjing) MRCHM; C. Wylde BA, DipAc, MBAcC, CertAc(Nanjing).