Acupuncture

Every individual is unique, therefore every treatment will be unique to the individual.

What can Acupuncture treat?

Acupuncture aims to treat the patient rather than the disease and since every illness is a result of an imbalance of Qi, (life energy, pronounced chee) acupuncture can be used to help almost every condition.

Examples of conditions regularly encountered in an acupuncture clinic:

• Muscular/Skeletal - Arthritis, joint problems, neck, back and shoulder pain, lumbago and sciatica.
• Hormones - Infertility problems (male and female), menopausal symptoms, menstrual problems, P.M.T and morning sickness.
• Mental/Emotional - Depression, anxiety, stress, irritability, panic attacks, disturbed sleep, lack of energy and fatigue.
• Digestive Disorders - Nausea, indigestion, acid, heartburn, IBS, constipation and diarrhoea.
• Numerous other common conditions - M.S, migraine, headaches, insomnia, dizziness, fluid retention, bronchitis, asthma, M.E, eczema, psoriasis, colds and flu (and many more).

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is an ancient healing technique used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (T.C.M), but is now practised throughout the world.

Fundamental to Chinese medical philosophy behind acupuncture is the concept of Qi. Everything in the universe and in the body is a manifestation of Qi.

The Qi that flows through the body travels along channels called meridians. There are twelve main meridians, six of which have characteristics referred to as 'Yin' and six of which have characteristics referred to as 'Yang'.

Acupuncture treats the 'whole person'

Acupuncture treats each individual patient as a whole person, not just as separate body parts.

All aspects of the body and mind are connected, therefore a problem in one area may have an effect elsewhere.

The aim of acupuncture is to treat the cause of illness not just the symptoms, and bring the individual back into a more integrated state of balanced health.

How does Acupuncture work?

Acupuncture works by tapping into the meridians to ensure Yin and Yang are balanced, because illness and poor health are a result of poor imbalance or blockage within the body.

The bodys balance is restored by the acupuncturist inserting very fine needles into the meridians, which balance Yin and Yang, and help restore the bodys energetic harmony (i.e. the flow of Qi).

There are specific areas along the meridians called 'acupuncture points' and they relate to different areas of the body and its function, and different aspects of Qi, Yin and Yang. The acupuncturist chooses the pints to use based upon the patients symptoms and diagnosis from a T.C.M perspective.

Acupuncture is safe and holistic

Acupuncture is a safe and holistic treatment that can be used in conjunction with other forms of medicine. However, because some medications mask certain medical symptoms, it is important that the patient bring along a list of all the medication they are currently taking with them for the first appointment.

The Acupuncturist Janet Mort is a fully accredited Acupuncturist who has a background in Social Science, Advice Work and Counselling, before training for three years in Acupuncture at the University of Lincoln and gaining a BSc in Complementary Medicine with first class honours. Janet Mort is also a member of the British Acupuncture Council, which is a professional body for Acupuncturists with high entry requirements, designed to meet a high professional and clinical standard. The Treatment Each appointment consists of a detailed consultation and examination (palpitating tender areas, taking a patients pulse and examining their tongue), followed by an Acupuncture Treatment that could also include the use of Acupressure Massage and Moxa (a warming herb that is placed on or near the acupuncture points). Initial consultation and treatment Follow-up treatments £42.00 £32.00