Acupuncture

THERAPISTS:

Jamie Gisby BSc MBAcC MBInstAT

Dr Stephen Pierini MA (Oxon) MRCP MRCGP

THE POINT OF ACUPUNCTURE

Good health is not just the absence of pain or disease. Traditional acupuncture works to maintain the body's equilibrium by focusing on all aspects of wellbeing - physical, mental and emotional.

According to traditional Chinese philosophy, our health is dependent on the body's motivating energy moving in a smooth and balanced way through a series of channels beneath the skin. This energy is known as qi.

The flow of qi can be disturbed by any number of factors. These include emotional states such as anxiety, anger, or grief, as well as poor nutrition, hereditary factors, infections and trauma. When the qi is unbalanced, illness may result.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How much does acupuncture cost?

The first session costs £60 and subsequent sessions are £40. You should allow up to 60 minutes for your first consultation and up to 45 minutes for follow-up sessions. We have two therapists offering acupuncture on the following days:

 

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What happens when I go for treatment?

You will be asked about your current symptoms, what treatment you have received, your medical history, your diet, digestive system function, sleeping patterns and emotional state. The acupuncturist is also likely to feel your pulse on both wrists and may aslo ask to look at your tongue..Ultra fine fine needles will be inserted at specific points along the energy channels but these points may not be anywhere near to the part of the body where you are experiencing problems - for example, although you may be suffering from headaches, the needles may be inserted in your feet or hands. The aim of treatment is to stimulate the body's own healing response and restore its natural balance.

Is it safe?

Acupuncture has a very good track record. The needles used are single-use, sterile and disposable. Responses to treatment can sometimes include tiredness or mild dizziness, and on occasion minor bruising may occur. However, all such reactions are mild and short-lived.

What conditions benefit from acupuncture?

Acupuncture is widely considered to be beneficial for a range of illnesses and symptoms, from clearly defined complaints such as headaches, vomiting, back and neck pain, arthritis, and dental pain, through to more general feelings of poor health such as nausea and lethargy.