Initial acupuncture appointment – 1hr 30

What is Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture ?

Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM is a holistic approach to the diagnoses, treatment and prevention of disease. It is one of the oldest medical systems practised around the world today and believed to date back over 2,000 years ago in China.It is believed that disease is caused by disruptions in the flow of the bodies energy or Qi. Acupuncture works by stimulating specific points under the skin to release the Qi, thereby improving the body’s functions and promoting self healing.

A TCM Acupuncturist will identify the patterns of disharmony within the body and then use the many different techniques to treat the patient. When the body’s Qi, or vital energy, cannot flow freely this creates disharmony. There can be many reasons for this; emotional, physical stress, poor nutrition, infection or injury are among the most common.

Acupuncture is the insertion of ultra-fine sterile needles into specific acupuncture points which seeks to re-establish the free flow of Qi to restore balance and trigger the body’s natural healing response. As a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine this ancient therapy enourage’s self healing within the body and the free flow of Qi. During a treatment a full consultation is taken including questioning, along with tongue and pulse reading, to establish a treatment plan. Each session may vary and could include; Needling, Cupping, Moxa or Electro Acupuncture. The choice depends upon the condition and its severity. The length, number and frequency of treatments will vary from person to person depending on the conditions being treated, your age and health, and how you respond to acupuncture. Acupuncture is a natural medicine that is assisting your body to make changes which can be a gradual process. It has been shown to be effective for a variety conditions and can be used alongside western medicine.

 Acupuncture may help with:

·       Insomnia

·       Period Problems

·       Back Pain

·       Frozen shoulder

·       Digestive disorders

·       Arthritis

·       Infertility

·       Muscle injury

·       Sciatica

·       Migraines / Headaches

·       Anxiety / Depression

·       Sinus/Colds/Coughs

·       Menopausal symptoms / Menstrual Issues

·       Stress

·       Low energy

·       Nausea

·       And many more conditions.