Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a form of Chinese Medicine that has been practised for centuries. It is based on the theory that energy called Qi, flows through and around your body along pathways called meridians. Illness occurs when something blocks or unbalances your Qi. Acupuncture is a way to unblock or influence Qi and help it flow back into balance.

What happens during Acupuncture?

We will go through some questions about pain and how well you are functioning and look at your overall health. I will then look for places called points on your body to access the Qi that is blocked or not flowing correctly. Each of the points relates to certain health problems and body functions. I will then look for landmarks on your body that I can place the needles. Once I have found the points, I will quickly tap very thin needles into your skin and will place several needles depending on your problems. The treatment will last about 40 minutes and you may need several visits to complete your treatment and some people may need ongoing visits, this again depends on your problems.

What does it feel like?

You may feel slight pressure when a needle goes in, most people find it doesn’t hurt. The area may tingle, feel numb, itch or be a little sore. This is a good sign that the energy flow has been assessed.

What is Acupuncture used for?

The most common aliments tend to be pain related for example arthritis, back, neck, knee and shoulder pain, carpel tunnel syndrome and sciatica. Traditional Chinese Medicine is a complete medical system that is capable of diagnosing and successfully treating a wide range of conditions including:

(This is by no means a complete list of what Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine can treat)

Emotional and Psychological Disorders