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Acupuncture has been actively used for well over 2000+ years
globally recognised for its many health benefits
treats the body as a whole and connects the mental and physical aspects of the body together
In ancient China it was believed that a person in good health had an abundance of vital energy – known as ‘Qi’ (pronounced ‘chee’) flowing well throughout their body within different ‘channels’.
Our world today is much more hectic, polluted and stressful – but our bodies still work on these same ancient principles, hence, our ‘Qi’ can easily become depleted or even stuck which ultimately causes a blockage orblockages within the body. Blockages can often leave the body in a state of ‘dis-ease’.
Acupuncture helps the body and our ‘Qi’ return to its natural balanced free-flowing state, often leaving the patient with much improved general feelings of well-being whilst feeling less stressed, alongside a reported reduction of their original symptoms
Acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine needles into specific points along the body which have been identified in affecting the flow of the body’s ‘Qi’. Acupuncture is also very effective in releasing tension in different areas of the body and in stimulating the release of the body’s natural pain receptor,‘feel good’ hormones and chemicals
Do Acupuncture needles hurt?
For many people who have never had acupuncture, the thought of many needles being inserted into their body may be daunting. However, in reality an acupuncture needle is tiny and very often an acupuncture treatment its self is completely painless.
Ancient Acupuncture Needles
In ancient China between 4,000 and 10,000 years ago the first acupuncture needles were made of stone or animal bones! Further progression saw them being made out of metals such as iron, steel, gold and silver. Each metal was observed to have different effects on the conduction of 'Qi' and were used for treating a variety of different ailments and conditions.
For example, gold needles were used if a weakness was detected in the body in order to promote 'tonification', where as silver was thought to be the best choice when treating fevers, pain and inflammation for its strongly dispersing qualities.
Gold and silver acupuncture needles are still used today but are so expensive that many acupuncturists choose to use disposable needles made of stainless steel.
Modern Acupuncture Needles
Modern day acupuncture needles usually have 5 different parts to them starting at the tail, handle, root, body then tip. They have different gauges (thicknesses) and lengths. Acupuncture needles are tiny in comparison to other items such as a sewing needles, a medical syringe or a matchstick. The picture in this section offers a comparison to demonstrate the size of an acupuncture needle when measured against the items listed above.
Is Traditional Acupuncture Right For Me?
Click on any of the links below to be redirected to the British Acupuncture Council’s webpage for each ailment where a short explanation of each illness in western medical terms is offered - whilst explaining how acupuncture can offer additional benefits.
Still want to know more?
Numerous Research Trials have been conducted to test the effectiveness of acupuncture for each of the conditions listed. The BAcC website, www.acupuncture.org.uk also offers a substantial library of Clinical Research Trial papers – adding further evidence to the list of reasons why acupuncture is now becoming one of the most sought out holistic treatments in the west - whilst in the east it has been commonly practised for over 2000 years.
A-Z LIST OF AILMENTS
Even if you do not see any ailments on the list above that resonates with your current health condition acupuncture could still be right for you given that the benefits of acupuncture are so wide ranging. To list them all would be impossible!
Additionally, patients may not have a specific problem – rather more a general feeling of ‘just not feeling right’. They may feel fed up, irritable, permanently tired and just want to boost their energy levels. Acupuncture can help with all of the above.
If you would like more information, please contact the clinic to discuss your needs.
Other Natural treatments
Guasha
Moxibustion
Cupping
What is GUASHA? CLICK here to learn more about how this very ancient treatment remains effective for modern day ailments including Muscular Skeletal conditions (MSK).
Cupping
Moxibustion
Cupping
What is CUPPING? CLICK here to learn more about how this very ancient treatment remains effective for modern day ailments such as Sciatica.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion
Moxibustion
What is MOXIBUSTION? CLICK here to learn more about how this very ancient treatment remains effective for modern day ailments such as Menstrual Cramps and PMS.
Facial Enhancement Acupuncture (FEA)
Anna completed her FEA training under the tutorage of world renowned Acupuncturist and facial enhancement tutor, Paul Adkins MSc, MBAcC, CAUK, both in York and Cornwall.
It comes as a surprise to many people to discover that facial acupuncture is not a new treatment - rather the opposite with recordings of facial acupuncture being noted from over 2000 years ago. Cleopatra alongside Chinese royalty was reputed to have had acupuncture facials, whilst today's modern day celebrities of our own era continue to hail its benefits - testament indeed to this age old natural procedure
What happens in an FEA treatment?
- The skin is cleansed, exfoliated (if needed) then toned in preparation for the FEA treatment.
- A mixture of acupuncture and tiny intradermal needles are inserted into key areas of the face, neck, head and body to stimulate collagen and the acupuncture meridians within the body.
- You are left to rest for approximately 20 minutes before the needles are removed.
- The skin is then treated with an anti-ageing serum which is driven deeper into the skin using 'Guasha' facial tools before being moisturised.