Acupuncture
Treatment

Your first consultation will include a detailed case history and a treatment plan tailored to your needs from a Traditional Chinese Medicine point of view. This may include advice on diet and lifestyle.

Points are then selected for you.

Very fine, sterile, single use only needles are gently inserted into these points as you lie on a comfortable couch, which most people find a relaxing time for themselves. Sometimes pressure points and/or Moxa are used, which is a form of herbal heat therapy to reinforce the positive effect of the needling.

Most people report a feeling of deep relaxation during the treatment and a feeling of well being which can last for a while.

Is Acupuncture Safe?

Acupuncture is a safe and reliable therapy, however, patients must ensure that their practitioner has a licence to practise and is suitably qualified. Only sterile, disposable needles should be used and disposed of in a sharps box. Your acupuncturist should also be registered with the local city council.

In the UK, all acupuncturists should have either a Diploma, Degree or Licence of Acupuncture, enabling them to obtain Professional Indemnity Insurance.

There are a few registration bodies, which all have high standards of acceptance, code of ethics and conduct and require their members to carry out Continued Professional Development.

Acupuncture is aiming for State Registration in the near future.