What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a modality of traditional Chinese medicine that has been in practice for 3000 years. It involves the insertion and stimulation of fine needles into energetic points in the body, which can influence health and disease.
A Chinese medical treatment may involve a variety of techniques such as the painless insertion of very fine, sterile, disposable needles into acupuncture points, burning of mugwort, or “moxa,” gua sha, superficial scraping of the skin, and cupping.
Acupuncture helps to relieve acute symptoms of disease and pain, as well as address the underlying cause of that disease.
How does it work?
Acupuncture is based on the principle of energy flow or Qi in the body through channels called meridians. One can compare meridians to rivers. When they become blocked, the supply of Qi and blood restricts; they then fail to nourish the cells, tissues and organs. Qi blockage can result from a range of causes, from emotional stress to acute physical injury.
Recent studies have shown acupuncture to stimulate the pain centres in the brain, improve circulation of blood, release endorphins and regulate the nervous system. It activates the natural self-healing abilities of the body.
Does it hurt?
Because acupuncture needles are as thin as human hair, patients feel little or no pain when the needles are inserted. What she or he may feel range from soreness to warmth, to electricity. Not only does acupuncture not hurt, but it also encourages the body to release endorphins, thereby leaving patients happy and relaxed by the end of their treatment.
Acupuncture is based on the principle of energy flow or Qi in the body through channels called meridians. One can compare meridians to rivers. When they become blocked, the supply of Qi and blood restricts; they then fail to nourish the cells, tissues and organs. Qi blockage can result from a range of causes, from emotional stress to acute physical injury.
Recent studies have shown acupuncture to stimulate the pain centres in the brain, improve circulation of blood, release endorphins and regulate the nervous system. It activates the natural self-healing abilities of the body.
What can I expect from my treatment?
Traditional Chinese medicine integrates body, mind and spirit. Each patient is evaluated according to his or her individual condition. TCM is a holistic medicine because each person’s constitution, diet, lifestyle, family history, and state of mind is taken into consideration. Consequently, two patients with the same symptoms may require different treatments, point selection and herbs. Chinese medicine uses pulse and tongue
evaluation as landmarks of diagnosis.
Like the seasons, healing works in stages and cycles. Recovery may be significant after the first few treatments, followed by a plateau of effectiveness. Patients may even feel worse before getting better. Each individual’s path to wellness is unique.
It is recommended that patients take an active part in their healing process by maintaining regular appointments and complying with recommended supplements, diet, exercise and lifestyle changes.
How Much Does It Cost?
1st session £75.00: 90 minutes for the initial consultant and the diagnosis and treatment.
Subsequent sessions £50.00: session lasts for 45minutes.
Get In Touch
Call for a free 20-minute telephone consultation and find out how acupuncture can benefit your health.
Tel. 07305 993 068