ACUPUNCTURE

Originating in the Far East acupuncture is a system of Chinese Medicine that has been developed and refined over the past 3,000 years.

According to Chinese Medicine, good health and well being relies upon the balanced functioning of the body's organs and the smooth flow of the body’s natural energy 'Qi'. Ill health and disease are viewed as disharmony and imbalance within these basic principles. Symptoms of ill health are a result of specific patterns of disharmony within the individual.

Acupuncture is a holistic form of medicine treating the whole person focussing on the root cause of disharmony within the individual’s ‘Qi’. In this way acupuncture can treat specific symptoms and also have a hugely beneficial effect on general health and well being.

Acupuncture aims to regulate the flow of 'Qi' through out the body by inserting fine, sterile, single use needles into specific points along the natural pathways or ‘meridians’. Traditional diagnosis allows a tailored treatment to every individual ensuring that the best therapeutic results are achieved.
 

What can acupuncture treat?

As a holistic system, acupuncture views health not only on a physical level but also on a mental and emotional level. Emotional disharmonies such as anxiety, stress, depression, anger, sadness, and grief can often result in physical symptoms. Acupuncture can therefore be used to treat the mental, emotional and physical levels of an individual. It is very effective in treating many problems including:

• Asthma

• Arthitis

• Allergies

• Anxiety and Stress

• Back Pain

• Depression

• Digestive Problems

• Gynaecological problems

• High Blood Pressure

• Infertility

• IBS

• Joint Aches and Pains

• M.E./Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

• Skin Conditions

• Sports Injuries

• Urinary Problems
 

What to expect

The initial consultation will take approximately 1½ hours during which a full health and personal history will taken. Your main complaint will be questioned in depth, and you will be asked about areas general health including energy levels, diet, sleeping patterns. Following session will last between 45 minutes and 1 hour.

Does it hurt?

The sterile disposable needles used in treatment are very fine and the insertion is not painful. People often feel a momentary tingling or aching sensation when the needles reaches the point which only lasts a brief second.

If you have any further question please don’t hesitate to contact me.

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