What is Acupuncture? Can it Help You?
Acupuncture is a 2,000 year old method of using very fine needles to regulate the 14 meridians (energy pathways) and Qi (the energy)of the body.12 of these meridians each relate to one of the organs in your body, and by stimulating points along the meridians, the function of the organs can be influenced.
Acupuncture does not treat a symptom in isolation, it also seeks to address the underlying imbalance which allowed the symptom to occur. This means that, as well as an improvement in the main symptom, people notice that they also feel better in themselves.
Treatment and advice can be given for a wide variety of conditions. Here are some examples:
Muscular and Skeletal Problems
Sports injuries, back pain, neck and shoulder pain, frozen shoulder, lower back pain, sciatica, arthritis, tennis/golfer's elbow, sore or stiff knees
Skin Conditions
Dry skin, spots, eczema, psoriasis, itching
Digestive Disorders
Constipation, IBS, diverticulitis, diarrhoea, digestive pain, bloating, nausea
Gynaecological Problems
Period pains, heavy periods, scanty periods, premenstrual problems, perimenopause, menopause, fertility problems, IVF support, OHSS, pre- and post-natal care, support during pregnancy, morning sickness, pre-birth treatment, turning breech babies, inductions.
I have undertaken specialist training in treatment for fertility, IVF support, treatment during pregnancy, pre labour treatment to promote an efficient delivery, treatment during and after delivery.
I can also advise on acupressure to be done with partners during labour.
Male Fertility Problems
Low sperm count, poor mobility, poor morphology
Headaches and Migraines
Stop Smoking Support Programme
Circulation
Raynaud's, low blood pressure, high blood pressure, hot or cold extremities, numbness and tingling, swollen ankles
Nervous complaints
Tremors, twitching, Parkinsons
Respiratory Illnesses
Asthma, hay fever, stuffy nose
Support before, during and after cancer treatment
Mental and Emotional Problems
Stress, depression, panic attacks, anxiety
Tiredness
Feeling run down, sluggish, indeterminate aches and pains, no energy, keep getting ill, never really recovered from a past illness, chronic fatigue, ME.
Out of Balance
Just don't feel right, things getting on top of you
Maintaining General Wellbeing
Why wait until you are ill? Acupuncture is great for keeping yourself in good health.
