What Treatment Involve
The initial acupuncture consultation involves a full diagnosis and your first treatment which takes around 1 hour; follow-up appointments take 45-60 minutes. The number and frequency of treatments advised varies depending on the duration and severity of your illness or injury; we discuss this in the consultation.
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Acupuncture
During acupuncture treatment, ‘hair-fine’, single-use, pre-sterilised, disposable needles are inserted into your skin. Gentle manipulation at specific points stimulates your body’s natural healing response and helps return it to a more balanced state. Following needle insertion you may feel a brief dull ache or tingling; this can sometimes be a strong sensation but normally disappears quickly. Electro- and ear acupuncture, cupping and moxibustion may also be used, please ask for more details.
Cupping & Guasha
I also offer 30 minute Cupping and Guasha treatments on the back and neck to help you relax and relieve muscle tension. This treatment creates micro-trauma which appears as bruising and resolves in 3-5 days, sometimes longer.
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Benefits of Acupuncture
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Symptoms other than the main complaint including your general feeling of wellbeing often lessen as a by product of acupuncture treatment
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Treatment can help lessen side effects of medications
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You may feel more relaxed and be able to deal with stressful situations better because acupuncture can stimulate the release of endorphins
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Treatment sessions allow you time to yourself to relax and unwind
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Everything discussed is confidential
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Referrals to other healthcare practitioners can give you additional resources
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If you wish us to correspond with you GP to help with continuity of care then please ask your practitioner