TCM ACUPUNCTURE

Traditionally used as a preventative medicine,

acupuncture today is effective for both chronic and acute conditions.

Will I benefit from Acupuncture? Yes.

Pain in the muscular skeletal system and dysfunction of the organ systems can be an indication of a energetic blockage. Most often caused through environment, lifestyle, diet and emotional stress, which can manifest anywhere in the body.

Anyone looking to benefit from Acupuncture or Chinese Herbal Medicine can do so with ease, without even the need for a western medicine diagnosis. Acupuncture can simply be used to prevent disease and maintain good health.

The WHO work alongside policy makers and advisors ‘to ensure the highest attainable level of health for all people’. And based on their research you can click the link to find out what the WHO recommends Acupuncture to treat The World Health Organisation recommends acupuncture for over 100 conditions - Holistic Health Oxford | Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in Oxford (holistic-health.org.uk)

How does Acupuncture work?

Acupuncture is one modality of Chinese Medicine. The sterile needles are placed at appropriate acupuncture points which are found along the meridians, which span, from the head to the toes. Each point location covers different applications, and therefore, the exact combination of points will differ, person to person. The smooth flow of Qi, lymph, blood and all other energy and fluids is vital. This constant communication throughout the body, connecting the organs and systems, whilst feeding and healing is essential for internal health. Blockages, deficiencies, or other obstructions or changes to this movement causes disease & dysfunction, these are addressed via the needles during each treatment.

What does Acupuncture treat?

TCM Acupuncture treats imbalances and targets blockages, or deficiencies, found within the fascia, organs or channels. The aim is to restore the flow of Qi.

Acupuncture is commonly used to treat pain, ease headaches, digestive complaints and sleeping issues, balancing emotions through the regulating and kick starting of our natural healing abilities, whilst strengthening our natural defence against disease.

Please click the link to be redirected to the NICE Guidelines, which recommends Acupuncture for chronic pain. Recommendations | Chronic pain (primary and secondary) in over 16s: assessment of all chronic pain and management of chronic primary pain | Guidance | NICE

How will I feel after my Acupuncture session?

After your Acupuncture session you can either feel energised or relaxed. This is due to the wide range of issues found within the body, which Acupuncture can treat. However, most people report a feeling of calm, which can extend through to the evening, improving the quality of your sleep.

What should I do before my Acupuncture session?

As with all therapies, for best results do not consume alcohol or caffeine before the treatment.

The main thing to remember, is to eat a good meal at least one hour before your session. This is to ensure that your body has received Qi from the food that you eat. This Qi will enhance your bodies healing ability and assist the needles to tap into the energy of the body.

What does an Acupuncture treatment involve?

Acupuncture consultations will discuss your current complaints and take note of your recent medical history. Questions revolving around your digestion, sleep habits, energy levels, emotions and other signs and symptoms will be asked to differentiate the exact Chinese Medicine patterns of disease.

Dependant on your exact concerns, your acupuncture session may include any of the following.