Acupuncture

Getting to the root of your symptoms

Each of the acupuncture points act as a gate—sending energetic information electromagnetically via the fascia deep into the body. Explore some of the ways acupuncture works below:

Promotes Healing

Offering a small electrical prompt to the body to restore homeostasis & balance.

Releases Blockage

Releasing areas of blocked Qi which stimulates organ function & promotes health.

Improves Circulation

Promoting circulation in the body improves function where needed.

Decreases Pain

Acting as a natural analgesic, acupuncture interrupts pain signaling.

Balances Body Chemistry

Influencing the body’s biochemical responses via the nervous system.

Reduces Inflammation

Reducing proinflammatory markers, or proteins, in the body

FAQ

What is acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a vital part of chinese medicine, the oldest system of health care we know. It regulates the body's ability to heal through the stimulation of different sites on the body with very fine needles. The results include specific and measurable chemical, electrical and functional changes. For the patient, that response produces decreasing symptoms that for increasingly longer amounts of times
Will acupuncture hurt?

It's virtually painless! very fine single use surgical steel needles are used. They are solid and very thin, they can be inserted without discomfort that is normally associated with a needle. The experience and training of the practioner help to make the whole treatment pleasent
Is acupuncture safe?

Acupuncture is an extreamly safe therapeutic procedure. From the training we recieve you are given the best care possible. Your safety and well-being is our prime concern. We use the highest quality disposable equipment available and all preactisioners are registered and regulated by the British Acupuncture Council
Will acupuncture Work for me?
We do a full diagnosis and devise a treatment plan to determin if acupuncture will work for you. As the treatment progresses a cumulative response should be realized, with subsequent treatments scheduled accordingly. Today more people that ever seek help from acupuncture because it has the potential to:
- Relieve pain
- Help normalize disorders
- Alleviate nuasea
- Reduce inflammation
- Boost immune system
- Reduce nicotine and drug addition
- Promote Whole-body healing
- Intergrates well with traditional medical care
What is a typical treatment like?

During a typicla treatment you will experience minute disposable needles being gently inserted into the skin at specific areas on the body. Due ot them being extremely thin you will only feel a slight sensation. Your treatment will typically last between 20-30 minutes. Often a feeling of pleasent relaxation or general well-being follows a treatment
How many treatments will it take?

The number of treatments you will need willv ary according to your condition. Around five treatments are required for some acute conditions. Chronic problems usually require a longer tretment peroid with result not evident until after a few treatments. Acupuncture treatments produce a cumlative effect with time, so you will be able to increase the duration of time between visits as the results build.