ABOUT
ACUPUNCTURE
ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture is a form of medicine that originated in ancient China, and involves the insertion of hair-thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate and balance the flow of energy, known as "qi" 氣. According to Chinese medicine, a person's health is determined by the balance of qi, which flows through channels or pathways called meridians.
Having been practiced for more than 2,000 years, it has developed over a large geographical area and has developed many varities of traditions and lineages, all of which have their own strengths and weaknesses. Some common styles/traditions include: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Classical Five Element Acupuncture, Japanese, Korean, Stems and Branches, Auricular, dry-needling and electroacupuncture. Due to this, it can be said that acupuncture, like Western Medicine, can be considered more of a world-medicine, as it continues to develop alongside a continually evolving human experience and is now practiced all over the Earth.
TREATMENT
The first treatment is for two hours and involves a consultation. This is to allow a deep dive into both the energetics and the content of what a client is wanting to work with, where all relevant information is able to be shared in a two hour consultation before any needles are administered.
After the consultation a working diagnosis emerges through taking pulse readings, Japanese abdominal diagnoses and akabane testing, where then needles are administered in locations relevant to what a client needs in order to address the stagnancy, repression and suppression they are yearning to resolve. During this time I may wish to share with the client my diagnoses as well as my treatment plan in order to help the client settle into the process. It is never my intention to create narratives, stories or content for the sake of a healing, but only to assure my clients that I am there for them.
For long standing and chronic issues, clients are required to be able to commit to a course of treatment that is appropriate relative to the condition. Whilst I believe in the spirit's ability to realise higher potential and be healed instantly, it is my experience that it takes time for this to become embodied at the blood and tissue level for it to become a permanent stage of being. I do my best to communicate this to clients and emphasise the importance of a mutual checking-in in relation to progress so that all expectations are truly managed.
After the initial consultation, follow-up treatments are for an hour, unless otherwise agreed upon, depending on a client's appropriate and relative needs.
FAQS
DOES ACUPUNCTURE REALLY WORK?
Yes! Acupuncture is extremely effective for a variety of conditions, besides being one of the oldest continually practiced forms of medicine still practice today, The World Health Organization's "Acupuncture:Review and Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trials" has stated acupuncture as a effective treatment for over 40 conditions. A current search on "acupuncture" at the National Institutes of Health PubMed database yields more than 24,000 articles. Acupuncture is also proven to be effective on cats, dogs, horses and other animals; who do not understand the process and still get better.
HOW DO I PREPARE FOR MY VISIT?
As the first consultation and treatment is for 2 hours, make sure that you eat appropriately beforehand so that you will be comfortable during this time. Filtered water will always be available.
Wear clothes that you feel comfortable in for the sitting consultation. In the case of needling and moxibustion, it is a good idea to wear loose t-shirts and shorts in order for ease of practice, and to be prepared to remove socks and tights.
Please avoid wearing perfumes or strong smelling cosmetics/soaps/lotions containing them. Many people are allergic to them as they contain harmful ingredients. Mild aromatherapy scents and essential oils are welcome.
HOW MANY TREATMENTS DO I NEED?
Acupuncture is a preventative medicine first and foremost. The common attitude of only seeking healthcare when there is already a health concern (if even then) is a modern phenomena and natural result of the emergency care problem prescription medicine model prevalent in western society. Whilst I believe acupuncture will treat practically any symptom and syndrome, how many sessions are required to 'fix' an issue is relative to how chronic it is.
I offer a concession for clients who are seeking to make acupuncture a part of their general wellbeing by offering weekly sessions at a reduced rate. It is a long standing and common sense practice to view health and wellbeing as something to maintain and preserve and I believe it is this that acupuncture offers at a level above and beyond the capabilities of modern medicine systems today.
DOES ACUPUNCTURE HURT?
There may be the experience of a small scratch or prick upon the first entry of the needle which some people may experience as painful.
As the experience of pain causes the qi to disperse, I take all measures I can to prevent this from happening, including gently massaging the point towards the direction of the channel before needling. I can also needle at less of an angle to reduce pain and to not tonify as strongly.
I have experienced clients who have a weak immune system to experience greater pain due to the mind's hightened sensitivty to a needle crossing the threshold of the skin. In cases where there is too much pain I discuss with the client whether or not acupuncture is the ideal treatment for them as psychologically it may be too much of an obstacle.
SESSION DETAILS & RATES
FIRST ACUPUNCTURE CONSULTATION
& SESSION
120 MIN, £100.00
FOLLOW UP ACUPUNCTURE
SESSION 60 MIN - £80.00
2X SESSIONS to be taken in one month
4X SESSIONS to be taken in one month
PAYMENT
I require payment in advance in order to confirm the session. For clients purchasing multiple treatments in advance I require them all to be scheduled within 4-6 weeks of the intial treatment in order to receive the most benefit.