TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE

Acupuncture is a deceptively simple form of holistic treatment.

Involving the insertion of fine needles into acupuncture points found and located along meridians in the body. The human body is hugely complex both physically and psychologically. Chinese Medicine allows the acupuncturist to take into account all of the contributory factors that may create disharmony within.

The original theory behind acupuncture treatment is that the healthy functions of the body is governed by the flow of ‘QI’ pronounced ‘chee’ through a system of channels under the skin called meridians.

When or if this flow of qi is impaired/blocked, illness can occur. The flow of qi can be disrupted in many ways, for example, poor diet, emotional upset, physical trauma, constant overwork, excessive worry and stress.

These blockages in the qi can then manifest in the body as pain, feeling too hot/cold, colour changes in the skin, emotional upset, Headaches/migraines, digestive complaints, insomnia and general aches and pains

These signs alongside a tongue and pulse diagnosis can help determine which points and channels may require treatment. Acupuncture treatments use fine sterile needles that are inserted into the points along the meridians and can also include cupping, acupressure/moxibustion and massage.

A detailed medical consultation will be taken to identify the causes of any disharmony or imbalances that maybe affecting your health.

Then a view of the tongue and a wrist pulse diagnosis will be completed. Then the practitioner will discuss the treatment plan with you.