Dietitian in Cotentin, Adèle also treats with leeches: how does it work?

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It’s been almost a month since Adèle Mignot opened his office has Hautmesnila old commune now attached to Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte (Manche).

This young 23-year-old Saint-Sauveuraise exercises profession of dieticianbut she recently broadened your skills by practicing hirudotherapy, a technique which consists of lay leeches on hematomas, tendonitis, osteoarthritis, sprains, as well as for treat various ailments such as headaches or circulatory problems.

An unusual treatment

Great sportsparticularly in the area of horse ridingAdèle discovered this therapy after suffering a sprain in a fall. She then contacted a specialist from the South Channel, who placed several leeches on her injured area.

The leeches carried out their work by injecting their saliva, rich in anti-inflammatory properties, thus promoting cell renewal. The duration of the treatment varies between 40 minutes and 3 hours.

Once their job is done, the leeches come off naturally, and a bandage is applied to the area where blood is leaking slightly. THE treatment is painless, with a sensation comparable to nettle stings.

After this experienceAdèle decided to follow training 50 hours in Suissetaking advantage of her knowledge of anatomy and pathology acquired as a dietitian.

The only one in Nord-Cotentin

From now on, she is authorized to practice hirudotherapy, and is the only one to offer this treatment throughout the North Cotentin. Its leeches, coming from a specialized laboratoryare only used once.

It is important to note that this practice is contraindicated for people with hemophilia, suffering from blood problems, anemia or cancer.

From our correspondent Jean-Yves PICHARD

Adèle only consults by appointment, to do so contact 07 86 03 50 12 or on Facebook: leech therapy.

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