Traditional acupuncture is a holistic approach to health that has been developed and refined in the far east for over 2000 years. It can be used to help manage disease as well as to maintain health. Health is dependant on the smooth and balanced flow of energy (Qi) in the meridians of the body and this can be disturbed by a number of factors such as: emotional distress, poor nutrition, weather conditions, hereditary factors, infections, poisons and trauma. The insertion of fine needles can help restore the normal flow of Qi.

A traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) assessment includes questioning about the current symptoms, their onset and development. In addition, a medical history is taken and there is comprehensive questioning regarding the body’s systems in order to paint a global picture of the body’s current state. Other methods of gathering information are by feeling the radial pulses and looking at the tongue.

Once all the information has been gathered, a diagnosis is made and an individual treatment plan can be formulated by selecting appropriate acupuncture points.

Medical acupuncture has been developed over the last century in the West and is mainly used to treat painful musculoskeletal disorders.

Acupuncture can help with conditions such as:
• Acute and chronic pain
• Neurological disorders
• Respiratory disorders
• Digestive disorders
• Urinary disorders
• Gynaecological disorders
• Skin disorders
• Immune function
• Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia
• Addictions
• other