About TCM
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a Chinese, holistic medicine many thousands of years old. By holistic we mean that it views, diagnoses and treats the body as a whole, as opposed to viewing, diagnosing and treating the body in segments irrespective of the other parts of the body.
TCM in China today has 4 main branches:
- Acupuncture
- Herbal Therapy
- Massage (Tui Na)
- Medical Qigong
Many years ago, prior to the revolutions of the 1950’s and onwards, TCM also included Feng Shui as a branch of medicine.
According to TCM, when the body’s energy (called Qi in China or Ki in Japan) is out of balance, caused by energy blockages and/or poor organ function, then it becomes sick.
According to TCM theory Qi flows around the body along specific channels, called meridians. These are similar but additional to the lymphatic system, nervous system and the blood vessels.
The aim of TCM, including acupuncture, is to restore the body’s Qi balance, restore body’s organ function to full potential and ensure smooth flow of the energy around the body.
In addition to the main treatment purpose the smooth flow of energy resulting from the treatment often results in an overall feeling and sense of overall well being, more energy and a relaxed feeling. This is well reported by many patients. In fact many patients fall asleep during treatment.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture uses the needles to stimulate the body’s Qi to help clear blockages, improve organ function and restore the body back to a balanced state. Acupuncture is the insertion of tiny needles into well documented specific points on the body , usually in combinations.
The needles are tiny thin needles, almost hair-like, nothing like needles used for injections which are much thicker. All needles used at Ayun Acupuncture clinic are one-use disposable needles contained in small plastic tubes to assist with the insertion.
What Can Acupuncture Be Used For?
In theory, acupuncture, through application of the TCM theory, can be used to help almost any sickness or health condition. In practice the difficulty lies in diagnosing the underlying cause of a complex inter related organs and pathways of energy. To treat the symptoms is usually easier than treating the underlying causes, therefore true healthcare can often take much longer than simply getting rid of the symptoms.
Acupuncture is well known for its pain management but it can be used for much more. Whilst TCM, in theory, suggests that almost any problem can be helped with acupuncture, in practice I have achieved specific results for the following conditions:
- Pain Relief
- Back problems
- Sprains, sore joints and muscle injuries
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Gynaecology and women’s problems
- Depression, stress, and many emotional problems
- Skin problems such as psoriasis, eczema
- Blood circulation problems
- Energy related problems, M.E., excessive tiredness etc
- Diabetes
- Smoking
- General well being
About Dr Shumin
13 Things You Should Know About Dr Shumin Xu
- Dr Shumin Xu has a Bachelor Degree in Chinese Medicine from the Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, China.
- Dr Shumin Xu has a Master Degree in Chinese Medicine from the Middlesex University, London, United kingdom.
- Shumin has worked in 3 hospitals in China. Also as a TCM Clinical Job.
- She has worked in 3 locations across the UK,. Kent, London and Sheffield. She has finally settled in Swindon.
- She has 26 years of work experience in the industry.
- Dr Shumin Xu was born in Changchun City in the NE of China, and she has been in the UK for ten years.
- She is a fully qualified TCM Doctor.
- As an enthusiastic practitioner Shumin has developed 3 special areas; pain problems, infertility, and miscarriage management. As well as practicing TCM for the more common ailments.
- She previously established and ran her own TCM Clinic in China, and Sheffield, UK.
- She has been working in TCM roles for 10 years in the UK.
- Many patients are very happy and satisfied with the treatment.
- She works hard at her TCM field, always learning and researching Chinese Treatments every day.
- In her mind she just wants to help more and more patients to reduce their problems.
Services
Consultations
Treatment is only carried out after an extensive consultation. ALL CONSULTATIONS ARE FREE.
The consultation may last up to about 20 minutes. The consultation may be extended for treatment if the patient agrees, in order to save the patient’s time and provide immediate treatment.
Treatment can be provided under Westfield Health funding if you are a member.
Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine
Dr Xu practices using the Traditional Chinese Medicine approach. This is a holistic approach.
A treatments follow an extensive consultation which is free of charge.
The price of of the subsequent treatment will be discussed following the consultation. Various pricing options and payment plans will be offered and discussed to suit your needs.
Please contact me if you have any queries and we either talk on the phone or arrange for a free consultation to discuss your condition.Preventative Healthcare Programs
Acucare Acupuncture clinic is dedicated to your long-term healthcare, at affordable prices. These healthcare programs, being simpler to implement than the diagnosis of more complex patient problems, are subject to a lower price than for more specific treatments. They can be taken after your body condition has improved
OR
You may also like to try them if you have no present healthcare problems but simply wish to ensure you remain healthy. If they are to be used as a general well being program then a once per month treatment plan is highly recommended. They can be especially useful at times of high stress or when the weather is very changeable.
These healthcare programs are used to:
- Improve your vitality
- Give you more energy and life
- Make you feel healthier
- Make you more resistant outside bugs and viruses
- Make you more resistant to sudden climatic changes
- Generally avoid illness. We want you to avoid illness rather than treating you when you become sick
- Herbal Medicine Products
Herbal Medicine Usage
Dr Xu uses herbal medicine as a support to her acupuncture treatments and this will be discussed with the patient at the time.
