Frequently Asked Questions

What is Acupuncture?

·        Acupuncture is a holistic, natural treatment for a range of disorders, it is one part of a system of primary health care, known as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

·        With its origins in ancient China it has a history of development dating back thousands of years. It is the world’s largest drug free therapy, offering natural treatments for many disorders

How does Acupuncture work?

·        Today, acupuncture is an effective, natural and popular form of health care that is being used by people from a wide range of ages and backgrounds, for a range of disorders, in many areas of the world.

The theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine state that when healthy, our Qi or life force runs through our body in a network of channels or meridians. Perfect health is a free flow of Qi (pronounced chee). An interruption of blockage can create imbalance, blockage or stagnation, which itself can result in illness. The professional practitioner is trained to assess an individual, looking at all aspects of the person, to identify imbalances, and carry out a professional treatment in a holistic manner.

 Acupuncture treatment involves the insertion of fine, sterile needles into specific acupuncture points along the body's meridians to clear energy blockages and encourage the normal flow of qi . The practitioner may also stimulate the acupuncture points using other methods, including moxibustion, cupping, laser therapy, electro-stimulation and massage, in order to re-establish the flow of qi.

Why try Acupuncture?

As a natural form of healing, acupuncture has the following benefits:

·        Provides drug-free pain relief

·        Effectively treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions

·        Treats the underlying cause of disease and illness, treating the body, mind and spirit.

·        Assists in the prevention of disease and the maintaining of general well being.

Will Acupuncture hurt?

As the needles used in Acupuncture are extremely fine there is minimal pain involved.

At times a slight tingling sensation may be felt or a warming of the area surrounding the needle.

This sensation is due to the effect the needling is having on the body’s energy and qi.