Acupuncture Treatment

Our acupuncturists are committed to making your treatment experience as comfortable as possible by endeavouring to provide a gentle, caring approach for all our patients. Any concerns you might have, simply mention them to the receptionist or, on the day, to your acupuncturist.

What is acupuncture?
What conditions do we treat?
Special interests and skills
What does an acupuncture assessment and treatment involve?
What can acupuncture help?



What is acupuncture?

Acupuncture's roots are in China and can be traced back at least 2,500 years. The general theory of acupuncture is based on the premise that there are patterns of energy flow (Qi) passing through the body and that these are essential for health. Disruptions of this flow are believed to be responsible for disease. Acupuncture may, it has been theorized, correct imbalances of flow at identifiable points close to the skin.

Very fine needles are inserted at specific points along the meridians just under the skin to stimulate, disperse and balance the flow or energy, relieve pain, and treat a variety of chronic, acute and degenerative conditions. These then help to stimulate specific points in the body which then, in turn, help to restore normal energetic balance.

What conditions do we treat?

Special interests and skills

Problems for which we can offer one or more specialising Acupuncturist:

• Infertility and hormone related problems in pregnancy (Nb. recent studies demonstrate that chances of a   successful course of treatment for infertility are doubled when complemented by the treatment of specialist   acupuncture).

• Breech baby ‘turning’ in the last couple of weeks pre-delivery (especially prima partum).

• Overcoming addiction (e.g. Smoking, alcohol, weight loss etc.)

• Hayfever and allergies.

What does an acupuncture assessment and treatment involve?

One of our Acupuncturists, Dr Tony Day, is also a GP. We are therefore able to offer treatment that is funded by any private insurance scheme. All our Acupuncturists only use very thin disposable needles so treatment is almost entirely free of discomfort. A visit will involve:

• A comprehensive case history which will include a detailed evaluation of your general health

• Clinical evaluation

• Explaining our findings and diagnosis to you and then having a discussion to decide an agreed treatment   approach

• Your concerns and welfare are, of course, paramount, so great care will be taken to ensure that the    treatment experience is as pleasant as possible

• A small electrical stimulation of the needles or the burning of Moxa is sometimes used to enhance the effects   of treatment


What can acupuncture help?

We can often help you if:

• You have an ache or pain that almost never goes away.

• You have a condition which hasn't responded to other medical treatments and/or you've "tried everything"      without success.

• You have a special problem, such as "having nothing wrong" but you still don't feel well.

• You havea fragile condition and you dare not have surgery.

• You suffer with drug sensitivities (eg. if you're a former drug abuser who must avoid pharmaceuticals)

• You dislike, fear, or resist the options offered by other medicines.

• You have a condition that will benefit from a combined approach for example, Acupuncture and Osteopathy.

• You have had a pregnancy trauma and acute pain conditions pre-surgery preparation.

• You are looking for help with post-surgery recovery or post stroke recovery.