A special feature for Mental Health Awareness Month

At the clinic we sometimes supplement your Tuina treatment with specialist tools and equipment. As it’s mental health awareness month, we thought it would be a great time to introduce you to the Dolphin Neurostim vagus nerve stimulator. It’s a great tool to support mental health.

What is the Dolphin Neurostim vagus device?

The Dolphin Neurostim vagus nerve stimulator is a powerful way to relieve mental stress by targeting the vagus nerve using its specialised vagus nerve add-on. The device works by applying gentle microcurrent stimulation. In the clinic we use it on key points along the neck and ear, the device activates the vagus nerve, an essential part of the parasympathetic nervous system responsible for calming the body and mind. The vagus nerve, the 10th and longest cranial nerve, is a vital part of your body’s parasympathetic healing system. Known as “the wandering nerve,” it connects your brain to nearly every major organ, playing a crucial role in recovery, digestion, and mental health.

The vagus nerve, also known as the tenth cranial nerve, plays a crucial role in the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for regulating involuntary functions within the human body. This nerve carries both sensory and motor fibers and serves as a major pathway. As a key part of the parasympathetic nervous system, the vagus nerve also helps regulate essential involuntary functions like heart rate, breathing, and digestion. By controlling these processes, the vagus nerve contributes to the body’s “rest and digest” response. This helps to calm the body after stress, lower heart rate, improve digestion, and maintain homeostasis.

The benefits in a nutshell?

This stimulation helps to:

Regulate the heart rate

Reduce cortisol

Reduce anxiety

Promote a deep sense of relaxation

Release endorphins

Making it an effective, non-invasive tool for managing stress and supporting emotional well-being.

If you’d like to experience the health benefits of this treatment, just get in touch to book your appointment!