
Jill McGovan is a licensed acupuncturist
and board certified herbalist in the United States. She earned her Masters from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, a preeminent college of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the US.
Jill sold her flourishing practice in Los Angeles in the spring of 2010 to move across the pond and join her soon to be husband in his home in Cornwall. By January of 2011, the roots of a new acupuncture practice took hold in Falmouth and Jill is now accepting new patients at The Core.
She can help with a wide variety of complaints, but specialises in women's health care, pain management and anti-aging treatments. Jill has also had specialized training under the tutelage of Dr. Martha Lucas in MEI ZEN protocols for cosmetic acupuncture and weight loss.
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Acupuncture is the placement of fine needles in specific points on the body, in order to correct imbalances that lead to discomfort and disease. This restores health and vitality.
This is a specialised 10 treatment protocol, based on the principals of traditional chinese medicine. Expected results are
"...each session left me feeling relaxed, calm and refreshed in addition to the obvious improvements to my skin,which were commented on by several people. The effect achieved is subtle so the comments are always about how well I am looking, how lovely my skin is, along with the occasional question about whether I've had work done! I am very happy with the results..."
-NP, Cornwall
Traditional Chinese medicine has been used effectively for more than 3,000 years to help patients relieve physical and mental ailments, whilst nourishing the mind and spirit. It is a potent yet gentle holistic, natural care system.
"...I am skeptical by nature so I hesitated, but decided to give acupuncture a try for my tennis elbow. I couldn't believe the difference after just one treatment. My arm felt young again (it's 53) and I played pain free for months after. Thank you Jill! if it weren't for the trust I have in you as a person, I would never have tried it. It was truly amazing..."
-Bill H.