Acupuncture

What is Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a branch of Chinese Medicine and originated in China where it still features in mainstream healthcare, both as a stand-alone therapy and in combination with conventional western medicine. Chinese Medicine is the oldest, professionally practiced medicine in the world. It has been researched, developed and refined for over 2000 years.

How does it work?

In acupuncture extremely fine needles are inserted into selected meridian points on the body. These are much finer than needles used for injections or blood tests.

The Treatment

On the first consultation a full case history will be taken, including medical history, lifestyle and diet. The main tool to identify the cause of disharmony is pulse diagnosis (alongside tongue and body diagnosis) in which 12 main pulses, 6 on each wrist are palpated and they alongside the full case history will indicate the most suitable treatment. Pulse diagnosis is an accurate method to establish what is going on inside the client and can show if there is any weakness that need to be strengthened, inflammation, where pain is situated in the body and from where to release it etc.

The acupuncture points are carefully chosen to achieve maximum benefit with as few needles as possible. The needles stay inserted for approximately 20 minutes.

Who can Acupuncture help?

Many people come to acupuncture with specific symptoms. Some just feel generally unwell, but have no specific diagnosis. Others choose acupuncture to maintain good health, as a preventative measure or to improve a general sense of well being.

As classical acupuncture treats the person as a whole rather than a symptom in isolation, it can be effective for a range of conditions, not only physical but also emotional. If you are unsure if acupuncture can help you, please feel free to call Pia for a chat to discuss if acupuncture would be of help to you.

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Prices

Acupuncture appointments are available on Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:30 - 7:00