08/04/2022
Valerie Courville , Acupuncturist and Massage Therapist, recently moved her long term practice to the Well .
Valerie is passionate about giving treatments that are clinically effective as well as very enjoyable to experience .
Often combining massage techniques with gentle Japanese style acupuncture , you leave her treatment table feeling transformed .
She studied acupuncture for many years and specializes in Japanese traditions that use very gentle needling techniques and are highly individualized to meet the specific needs of each person .
She has been a teacher and mentor in both Acupuncture and Massage for many years .
Valerie often works with people who have never had acupuncture before , with children , adolescents and adults of all ages , supporting woman’s health issues , musculoskeletal issues , headaches , sinus and allergies problems , immune health concerns and more .
Her treatments are excellent for reducing stress , supporting balance during hard life transitions , healing chronic or acute injuries , reducing pain , and offering support during cancer treatment .
Valerie also offers massage sessions , (without acupuncture ) where she combines techniques from her trainings in Swedish massage , Shiatsu , Tui na , medical massage , orthopedic massage , Thai massage , and hot stone massage .
Valerie’s acupuncture sessions often include massage, cupping techniques , moxa , advice on self care massage , breathing techniques , nutrition and herbs .
Valerie has a passion for growing plants for food and for medicine , and sharing with others how to make your own oils, teas and tinctures from your garden , or on your foraging walks .
She recently moved to Gloucester and you may find her out with her two dogs on the trails!
valeriecourville.com
