Acupuncture

Traditional Chinese Acupuncture works on the cause of disease/health problem, rather than the symptom.

Sometimes we can feel unwell without being “ill” or we can feel irritable or moody and not know the reason behind it. The ability of acupuncture to promote a healthy mind and body means that it is often used as an effective form of preventative medicine. It can strengthen the constitution thereby lead to increased energy levels, better sleep and an enhanced sense of overall well-being. It can be used alongside conventional medicine in the treatment of both acute and chronic disease.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we recognise that a balance of Qi, (our body's energy), is essential to the health and harmony of the body. When the Qi is blocked or stagnated, the body's meridians (lines of communication), are weakened and pain or disease will occur.

I will insert needles into specific point locations on your body, triggering the release of neurotransmitters in the brain that can, among other things, reduce pain and inflammation, regulate the functions of the organs and stimulate the natural healing in the body's tissues therefore restoring the body's homeostasis (natural balance).

Is It More Than Just “Needle Aspirin”?

Acupuncture, pain, injections – although most people tend to associate these three words, they don't always have to go together! Acupuncture needles are so fine that the insertion of the needles is hardly felt, if at all. When the needle reaches the required depth and touches the flow of Qi (pronounced chee), a remarkable thing happens, a distinctive sensation is felt by the patient. It can be described as a dull ache, a tingling sensation, or similar to a slight electric shock. The sensation only lasts a second or two, even if the needles are left in for some time. More often than not, a person will comment that having acupuncture was no where near as bad as they first thought. Ask any acupuncturist and they will admit that they receive treatments themselves for one reason or another or even treat themselves.

* TCM is a medical treatment written into law in China.

The Chinese hospitals have a Western Medical Department and a Traditional Chinese Medical Department.

Patients are able to choose which department they would like to be treated by.

After the treatment, they can be reimbursed by the Social Medical Insurance System.

Unfortunately in the West, Acupuncture is still viewed by some as a non-conventional Alternative Therapy. *

* This statement was sent to me from one of my professors in China.