Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture
At the heart of Chinese Medicine is the concept of Qi, which can be explained as the vital energy that our bodies need to live. Qi flows along pathways in the body known as meridians. These act like rivers of energy, creating a route for the energy to flow throughout the body in order to provide nourishment & communication to the vital organs. Disruptions or imbalances in the flow of Qi can lead to physical and emotional ailments.
The success of an acupuncture treatment is dependent upon understanding not only the symptoms but also the root cause. These two aspects are linked and must be understood and treated simultaneously to achieve both a successful and long-lasting treatment.
I use a combination of Classical & Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Element Theory, Japanese Acupuncture and Dr Tan's Balance Method to achieve the best results.
What to Expect
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During initial consultations we take time to discuss your health, both past and present to get a thorough medical history.
Physical examinations may be necessary for some conditions and we may also take your pulses and look at your tongue. This allows me to make a diagnosis from a Traditional Chinese Medicinal perspective and will inform the treatment plan and where I place the needles.
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During most treatments, you are given time to relax with the needles inserted, but occasionally the acupuncture needles may be inserted for just a second or two before they are removed.
The number of needles used can vary greatly depending on the technique being employed, but generally between 5-15 needles are inserted.
The needles are so fine that most people don’t feel them being inserted & many people enjoy a deep feeling of relaxation. In fact its not uncommon for people to enjoy an acu-nap.
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The effects of acupuncture are cumulative, as such a course of 6 to 8 weekly treatments is advised, reducing in frequency as your body responds.
Fertility treatments differ slightly as it can take 3 full cycles before we start to see change. Male fertility patients require weekly treatments for 2 months as a full sperm regeneration cycle (spermatogenesis) takes about 64 days.
