What can be treated?

Many people come to Acupuncture for help with specific symptoms or conditions. Some people may have Acupuncture as a preventative measure to strengthen their constitution, or because they feel unwell in themselves without being 'ill' in the Western sense.

Acupuncture aims to not only remove any undesirable symptoms but also make you feel 'better in yourself by treating you as a person rather than your collection of symptoms. The list of possible conditions that can be helped is endless but commonly treated conditions include the following:

Frequently asked Questions

How it works
Acupuncture uses small, fine, flexible needles to stimulate or to regulate the life energy -known as "Qi" (pronounced Chee) that flows along invisible channels beneath the surface of the skin. There are twelve main channels or "meridians", most of which are associated with an organ of the body. Points on the bladder channel for instance may be used to treat bladder problems such as cystitis and also to treat problems such as back and neck pain that occur at other locations along the course of this channel.

Is it painful?
The fear of needles that some people have is often based on experiences with the needles used to give injections and blood tests. Acupuncture needles bear little resemblance to these. They are much, much finer and are solid rather than hollow. When the needle is inserted, the sensation is often described as a tingling or a dull ache. This sensation usually lasts a short time and is generally acceptable.