WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?
Acupuncture is a comprehensive system of treatment which involves stimulating acupuncture points with the use of very fine needles.
Acupuncture is now viewed as a mainstream intervention rather than an alternative medicine, with a large base of robust, peer reviewed and evidence based research: BAcC, BMAS, NICE.
It is used in the management of many conditions in hospitals and healthcare settings throughout the world.
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It is known that acupuncture effects changes in the immune, hormonal, muscle, joint, respiratory, cardiovascular and nervous system functioning. It can have specific effects on the body's various organ systems.
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Acupuncture makes use of mapped connections and pathways throughout the body, using specific points to effect change and to encourage healthy function and balance within the interconnected body-mind.
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What Can it Treat?
As such acupuncture can be useful for a wide variety of conditions and symptoms.
It can be especially useful for​
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Pain conditions
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Headache and migraine
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Stress and emotional wellbeing
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Musculoskeletal conditions - eg. joint, muscle, nerve, neck, back pain
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Allergies
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Immune system functioning eg. autoimmune disorders, CFS, ME, post viral conditions
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Digestive disorders
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Endocrine balance eg. healthy menstrual cycle, perimenopause, menopuse
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Urinary and reproductive system symptoms
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Are There Any Side Effects?
​When administered by trained Professional Acupuncturists* acupuncture is one of the safest medical interventions with few side effects.
Many people feel increased levels of energy, relaxation and well-being after treatment.
*Members of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) have a minimum of 3-4 years of degree or MSc level training in acupuncture, eastern medical theory and western medicine.