Acupuncture acts both as a treatment and a preventative medicine. The aim of your individual diagnosis and course of treatments is to get a picture of your whole health. I look for the root of any current problems as well as identifying any potential areas of weakness that I can help strengthen This goes beyond the temporary alleviation of your symptoms, and allows the body’s own healing potential to take place. You may be looking for help dealing with pain and discomfort, or anxiety, depression or insomnia. For all my patients, I look to help strengthen you as a whole, physically, mentally and emotionally.
SERVICES
A complimentary 15 minute consultation is encouraged to see if acupuncture could help you, either in person or by phone on 07713 604095.
I am a member of the Acupuncture for Childbirth Team for Bucks and the Acupuncture Fertility Network. I treat all ages, including the elderly and children
What happens at your treatment?
The initial consultation may take between 1.5 to 2 hours, as it is important for me to gain a full and accurate view of you and your health. You will be asked a wide array of questions ranging from your current symptoms, your medical and family history, to your diet, digestive system, sleeping patterns and emotional state. Additional diagnostic tools include pulse taking in 3 positions on both wrists and looking at the tongue, and gentle abdominal palpation may also be required. A detailed diagnosis will be made so that I can put together a treatment plan specifically for you.
Subsequent treatments last up to 1 hour. Ultra fine, sterile, disposable needles are gently inserted into acupuncture points. Points may not be close to the part of the body where the problem is experienced; this is due to the extensive network of channels through which energy flows around the body. The needles may be inserted and left in for a period of time, or removed immediately, depending on the treatment needed. The number of needles may vary for the same reason.but is rarely more than 8-10.
Other treatments may include:
Moxibustion Using a Chinese herb to bring gentle warmth to an acupuncture point, either by slow burning small moxa cones, or on the end of a needle, or sometimes using a cigar shaped roll gently near a point. Acupuncture and moxibustion are considered complementary forms of treatments and are commonly used together.
Gua Sha is another technique used to release muscle tension, tightness and constriction, by gently scraping the skin over a problem area with a specialised tool. This feels similar to a deep massage and may leave some redness which would clear up over a few days.
Cupping A vacuum is created inside a clean glass cup and the cup is placed firmly onto the skin. It is a therapy that is particularly good at moving Qi and Blood stagnation in painful areas by increasing blood circulation. There may be some redness on the skin for a few days
Auricular Acupuncture can be effective for mental/emotional disturbances including anxiety, depression, and insomnia, and many different types of pain. However, the most common use of auricular acupuncture is for something called the NADA protocol which is a highly effective way to address addiction of any kind and is used all over the world.
I am also trained in Holistic Massage which can help physically by relaxing tight muscles, improving circulation, nervous function and joint mobility, but also emotionally by reducing stress, soothing the busy mind, and enhancing self esteem. Sometimes I use it within an acupuncture treatment, but I also offer standalone massage treatments.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
BA(Hons) LicAc MBAcC
Member of the Acupuncture Fertility Network
Member of the Acupuncture for Childbirth Team for Bucks
ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage
Service Categories
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Chinese Massage, Cupping, Holistic Massage, Mens Health, Natural Fertility Management, Womens Health
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