about acupuncture
Acupuncture has been used in China and other Far Eastern countries for over 2,000 years. Today many people choose acupuncture as a complementary therapy, either on its own or alongside conventional medical care.
Treatment involves the insertion of very fine, sterile needles into specific acupuncture points on the body. In Chinese Medicine, these points are understood to influence the movement of energy (Qi) through the meridian system. From a modern perspective, acupuncture is often explored in relation to the nervous system, pain modulation, circulation and relaxation.
Acupuncture treatment is based on a detailed consultation and individual diagnosis. rather than focusing on isolated symptoms, it considers the wider picture, including your health history, current symptoms, lifestyle, stress levels, sleep, digestion and emotional wellbeing.
Many people seek acupuncture support for concerns such as pain, headaches and migraine, stress and anxiety, hormonal and menstrual health, bereavement, fertility and IVF support, pregnancy, digestive issues, fatigue and general wellbeing.
My approach is calm, personalised and evidence-informed. I use an integrated style of acupuncture, drawing on both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Five Element acupuncture.
Traditional chinese medicine / five element Acupuncture
There are many different styles of acupuncture. Traditional Chinese Medicine, often known as TCM, tends to place more emphasis on patterns of physical symptoms and how different systems of the body relate to one another.
Five Element acupuncture is often more focused on the emotional, constitutional and relational aspects of health. It can be particularly helpful when stress, emotional strain or long-term patterns are affecting how someone feels in themselves.
One advantage of this standardization was that the most commonly agreed-upon techniques became clear, but a disadvantage was that, for the most part, it separated the medicine from its spiritual roots.
I practice an integrated style, combining both techniques in order to achieve optimal results. For locations please see here, or to book a session please click here.
