My name is Larissa Mosca and I am a fully qualified traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) acupuncturist, having graduated with first class honours from Manchester Metropolitan University.

 

I am passionate about acupuncture and believe that Chinese medicine can not only be extremely effective in treating a variety of disorders, but also enhance our way of life. I witnessed this first hand whilst in Taiwan in 2011, where I was deepening my studies at the China Medical University of Taichung. In eastern countries, acupuncture is practiced alongside western medicine in hospitals and TCM principles are commonly adopted by the entire population. Food energetics are an example of how we can help our bodies to maintain health and I consistently use these principles during my treatments, by advising patients on how to make small lifestyle changes in order to reap big rewards.

 

I also have a keen interest in women's health, from painful periods to infertility problems, treating pregnant and post-partum women and women going through the menopause. I conducted a small research trial on hot flushes as part of my degree, analysing not only the reduction in vasomotor symptoms but also the improvement achieved in associated symptoms, such as reduction in anxiety, through the use if acupuncture and lifestyle advice.

 

So, if you are reading this paragraph and are wondering if acupuncture is for you, do get in touch. I will do a quick assessment either over the phone or by email and let you know if acupuncture is likely to improve your condition or if you should be referred on to different medical practitioners. And after that it is entirely up to you to book an appointment or have a think about it - you can even decide that, after all, you are not ready to give acupuncture a try at this stage. I will provide all information you need to help you to make a decision but I will never push you to make an appointment.