It is a healthcare system based on ancient Chinese and other eastern principles. With its roots in Chinesemedicine, traditional acupuncture goes back nearly 2000 years and is used to restore and maintain good health. The aim of an acupuncture treatment is to restore equilibrium at all levels 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/meridians beneath the skin. This energy is called “qi” A number of factors can disturb the flow of qi, which include emotional, hereditary factors, infection and trauma. When qi is unbalanced, illness may result.

What does it feel like?
Acupuncture needles are much finer than the needles used for blood test or injections. When the needle is inserted the sensation is often one of a tingling or dull ache. The needles are inserted for a few minutes or up to 20 minutes depending upon the effect required. Treatment may also include massage, cupping and warming the needles (moxibustion).

What happens when I go for treatment?
Your detailed medical history is taken as well as current symptoms, previous medical history, treatment received, your diet, digestive system, sleeping pattern and emotional state is recorded. Pulse on both wrists is felt and look at your tongue.