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Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a system of healing developed over thousands of years as part of the traditional medicine of China, Japan and other Eastern countries. It is thought to have begun with the discovery that the stimulation of specific areas on the skin affects the functioning of the body.

It has evolved into a system of medicine that restores and maintains health by the insertion of fine needles into acupuncture points just beneath the body surface. These points are in very specific locations and lie on channels of energy. It is extremely effective in a wide variety of conditions through its power to stimulate the mind and body’s own healing response.

Benefits of Acupuncture

During the first consultation, we aim to determine the nature of the disharmony in the patient’s mind/body by careful questioning and observation. A detailed understanding of the patient is required, including: symptoms, past medical and family history, lifestyle and diet, behaviour of all the systems in the body such as digestion and circulation, sleep patterns, and emotional feelings. We are looking not only for the symptoms, but rather a pattern into which is woven a total picture of the patient.

Acupuncture treatments last an average of 30-45 minutes. During this time there may be a heavy sensation in the limbs and a pleasant feeling of relaxation.

Acupuncture is beneficial for body pain and discomforts including headaches, arthritis, tendonitis, and muscle tension. It can also help with insomnia, seasonal allergies, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), women’s health issues, stress relief, and many more internal problems or discomforts.

Treatment with acupuncture can produce rapid results but more often it requires a number of treatments over a period of time. There is, however, usually some change after about four treatments.