acupuncture

23/06/2020

Acupuncture for migraine

Acupuncture is an effective, natural treatment for migraines that can reduce severity and frequency of episodes with regular sessions. We take in your whole health picture, to move you into a new state of wellbeing. Chinese medicine is much more than just reducing symptoms. We want you to FEEL better, to have better quality of life and to enjoy your life. It is a wholistic medicine system, aiming to bring you into a state of balance and ease.
07/04/2019

Acupuncture for morning sickness in pregnancy

"Morning sickness" refers nausea or vomiting in pregnancy - which may occur at any time of the day. It is usually worse during the first trimester, sometimes extending into second trimester. Chinese medicine sees pregnancy as an altered state, and special requirements for the mother and baby need to be accounted for during this time.
07/04/2019

Acupuncture and IVF – embryo transfer and supportive treatment

Many women contact the clinic after hearing about acupuncture helping to improve IVF outcomes, whether having done their own research or having been recommended by their fertility specialist. At this clinic, we take a whole-person approach to IVF support, working with body-mind strategies to increase wellbeing and reduce stress.
06/04/2019

Tennis elbow: Managing pain and function

"Tennis Elbow" is the most common chronic musculoskeletal pain condition affecting the elbow. Despite its name, only 5-10% of sufferers play racquet sports. Chinese medicine diagnosis and treatment planning is extremely flexible and pragmatic. It has always been a very individualised medicine, aiming to take in the whole of a person's experience.
03/04/2019

Acupuncture for osteoarthritis of the knee

Various Chinese medicine therapies have been studied as treatments for osteoarthritis of the knee. Some have been found in large-scale studies to be effective for relieving pain, increasing function and improving quality of life in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. Effective therapies for osteoarthritis of the knee include acupuncture, electroacupuncture and moxibustion.
03/04/2019

Acupuncture for chronic low back pain

Acupuncture can be an effective treatment for chronic low back pain, bringing improvements in pain intensity and function. Results may be enhanced by combining acupuncture with other therapies. Chinese medicine looks at the whole person, working with body and mind to bring about positive changes.
31/03/2019

Acupuncture for migraine – treatment and prevention

A recent high-level review investigating acupuncture for migraine treatment suggests that adding acupuncture to symptomatic treatment of attacks reduces the frequency of headaches, and that the effect of acupuncture may be similar to migraine prophylaxis (prevention) drugs, but with fewer adverse effects.
31/03/2019

Acupuncture for tension headaches – treatment and prevention

A recent high-level review of clinical trials has concluded that acupuncture is effective for treating frequent episodic or chronic tension-type headaches. Every person is different, and all headaches should be checked by your doctor. Contact us to discuss whether acupuncture may be suitable for you.
16/10/2018

Acupuncture for cancer-related pain

  “Acupuncture is effective in relieving cancer-related pain, particularly malignancy-related and surgery-induced pain. Our findings suggest that acupuncture can be adopted as part of a multimodal […]
02/03/2018

Acupuncture for menopause quality of life

Hot flushes, mood disturbance, night sweats, dryness, insomnia... Menopause can be much more than just the cessation of periods. We take a whole-person approach, combining acupuncture with integrated strategies to help you achieve your goals. Request your 15-minute Free Consultation to find out how we can help you.
13/04/2016

Pre-birth acupuncture | Preparation for labour

Pre-birth acupuncture during the month before birth helps prepare your mind and body.