Hello and welcome to our August newsletter!
It's been a while since our last e-newsletter, but we hope you're all enjoying summer and the school holidays.
I hope you enjoy reading a few ideaswritten by some of the therapists that are based atthe Traditional Acupuncture Practice in Leamington Spa. We try to bea friendly, professional clinic, keen to share our knowledge and experience in order to build greater health and well-being in our local community.
Wishing you good health and well-being,
Gerry Bishop
Clinic Owner
CONTENTS
  • Therapist in the spotlight
    Each month we feature one of our therapists or treatments so that you can find out more about what we can offer. This month we introduceourMcTimoney Chiropractor,Andy MacKinnon-Little.
  • Gift Vouchers
    Did you know that we have Gift Vouchers available at the Traditional Acupuncture Centre in case you want to treat someone to a therapy?
  • Supplement of the month
    One of our Nutritional Therapists, Vicki Gotham, highlights a recommended supplement.
  • Behind the scene at TAC
    One of ourReceptionists, Jane Bracey,enjoys creating mosaic artwhen she's not at the Centre, find out more.
  • Competition!
    The best health tip wins a £25 Gift Voucher towards any treatment at TAC




  • What is McTimoney Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a primary health care profession focused on your health and well-being.Emphasis is placed on the spine and the neuro-musculo-skeletal system and how conditions affecting these areas can affect your health and performance.
The McTimoneyapproach tochiropractic was developed by the late John McTimoney over 50 years ago. It iswell known for being a gentle, precise, whole body approach to chiropractic care.
I also use massage and dry needling /acupuncture techniques, alongside chiropractic, in the care of my patients.
  • What is it for/how can it benefit people?
Thegentlenature of chiropractic the McTimoney way, makes it suitable for people throughout their lifetime from babyhood to those in later life.
Chiropractic care is used regularly tohelp maintain good posture, promote health and improve performance.
If you are suffering from the following conditions, you may benefit from chiropractic care:
- Back, neck and shoulder pain
- Pain, discomfort and stiffness in joints; arthritic pain
- Migraine
- Muscular aches
- Sports injuries
  • Why did you decide to become a McTimoney chiropractor?
I first felt the benefits of McTimoney chiropractic for a sports injury in my teens. I was later inspired to train at McTimoney college. I want to help patients in a practical way; providing treatment, advice and aftercare guidelines.
  • Where did you train?
Atthe McTimoney College of Chiropractic in Abingdon, Oxfordshire.It is one of only three chiropractic colleges in the UK, andthe only college in the world that teaches McTimoney chiropractic.I am now a technique instructor on the Masters degree program.
  • What else do you enjoy doing when you’re not doing chiropractic?
Walking with my dog, cooking and eating well, mountain biking in Wales, practicing Wudang tai chi and much more.
  • Do you have a top health tip you can share?
Develop an awareness of abdominal breathing.Abdominal or diaphragm breathing calms the nervous system, has a massaging effect on the digestive system, and helps improve posture and relax muscles. Yoga, tai chi, qigong and meditation can help develop diaphragm breathing.
We offer gift vouchers for treatments at the Traditional Acupuncture Centre.

To celebrate a birthday, anniversary or just as a treat for that special person, why not consider a voucher as gift?
Supplement of the Month
Vicki Gotham,Nutritional Therapist
talks about
Vitamin


Probably one of the most commonly taken supplements,Vitamin Coccurs naturally in citrus fruits and leafy vegetables, tomatoes, potatoes and sweet potatoes.It isan anti-oxidant- meaning that it may help to protect our cells from damage and strengthen the body's ability to fight infection and disease.
When foundin food vitamin C is complexed with bioflavonoids which assist its absorption in the body.Most vitamin C on the market is the isolated molecule of ascorbic acid minus the bioflavonoids. Ascorbic acid can be quite harsh on the stomach in high doses, so many people get on better with vitamin C in its more natural food state - ie. vitamin C + bioflavonoids.
Vitamin C may be especially helpful for people whose diets are low in fruits and vegetables, smokers and those who drink alcohol, anyone with a demanding lifestyle or a high level of physical activity or stress in their lives, or anyone with a need for immune system support or recovery from injury.
Vitamin C can also support enhanced absorption of iron, so is good for anaemia. It issupportive in energy production and adrenal function and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. It is essential for the normal function of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, teeth and skin.
A qualified nutritional therapist can help you to determine if vitamin C supplementation may be helpful for you, and which brand and dosage may be the most suitable for your needs.Here at the Traditional Acupuncture Centre (TAC) we have two highly informed Nutritional Therapists on our team:Vicki GothamandLucy Bishop.Please contact the TAC for more information either by email on or phone on: 01926 450990.

Behind the scenes at TAC

Jane Bracey,Receptionist & Clinic Administrator
talks abouther interests outside of TAC
I joined TAC two months ago and am really enjoying being a member of a professional team with the shared goal of supporting clients to achieve and maintain good health and well-being.
Outside of my work here, I enjoy working asan artist. I am a Fine Arts graduate by background and focus on working with ceramic and glass, predominantly to producemosaic artbut occasionally alsostained glasspieces. I have trained under a number of mosaicists, the most prominent being Master Mosaicist Luciana Notturniwhose Mosaic Art School I attended in Ravenna, Italy in January this year.
Mosaic artis a time-consuming but entirely satisfying art form. I often use the analogy of assembling a jigsaw puzzle, but you get to decide what's on the front of the box. You can really lose yourself in the concentration required of mosaic art work, it is a highly tactile art form and requires patience to shape your tesserae and translate a two-dimensional design into a 'fragmented whole.' Mosaics present an opportunity for mindfulness in what can be a frenetic, fast-paced world.
If you would be interested in finding out more about my mosaics or perhaps be interested in commissioning a piece, please feel free to contact me at /



COMPETITION to win a £25 gift voucher!
Got a top health tip?
Share a simple health tip with us by email at:and the best one received this month will be published and receive aFREE£25 Gift Voucher!
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We are always keen to hear from our clients and are open to hearing any ideas you may have toenhance our clinic.
Wishing you good health and well-being,
Gerry and all the team at TAC.