What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese therapy administered through the insertion of fine, single-use sterile needles to specific acupressure points- most patients report minimal discomfort. The needles stimulate the flow of Chi through the body's meridians to restore the flow of Chi through the body's meridians, increasing energy flow to internal organs, supporting the body's natural wellbeing.

Who needs Acupuncture?

People come to acupuncture for many different reasons. Some are looking for support with everyday aches and tension, some want help winding down, sleeping more easily or feeling more settled in themselves, and others are simply interested in a more holistic approach to their wellbeing.

Acupuncture has been reviewed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a therapeutic option for a range of conditions. Here are a few imbalances acupuncture and Chinese medicine can help support relief from:

• Addiction - drugs, alcohol, smoking

• Allergies

• Anxiety

• Arthritis

• Asthma

• Bronchitis

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Chronic Fatigue

• Colitis

• Common Cold

• Constipation

• Dental Pain

• Depression

• Diarrhea

• Digestive Trouble

• Dizziness

• Emotional Problems

• Eye Problems

• Facial Paralysis/Palsy/Tics

• Fatigue

• Fertility Problems

• Fibromyalgia

• Gingivitis

• Headache

• Hiccups

• Immune System Support

• Incontinence

• Indigestion

• Insomnia

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome - IBS

• Low Back Pain

• Menopause

• Menstrual Irregularities

• Migraine

• Morning Sickness

• Nausea

• Neck Injury

• Occupational Injury

• Osteoarthritis

• Pain Management

• Personal Injury

• PMS

• Reproductive Problems

• Rhinitis

• Sciatica

• Seasonal Affective Disorder - SAD

• Shoulder Pain

• Sinusitis

• Sleep Disturbances

• Smoking Cessation

• Sore Throat

• Sports Injury

• Stress

• Tennis Elbow

• Tonsillitis

• Trigeminal Neuralgia

• Upper Back Pain

• Urinary Tract Infections

• Vomiting

• Weight Loss

• Wrist Pain

• & many more

If you experience any of the above conditions, or are unsure whether acupuncture may be suitable for you, please get in touch.

Your Acupuncture Session

At your first acupuncture session in our Blaby clinic, we will discuss treatment plans that are tailored to you following a comprehensive TCM assessment.

During treatment:

• You remain either lying or comfortably seated.

• Fine needles are placed at selected acupuncture points and retained for a short period.

• You may feel a mild, brief sensation as the needle is inserted, followed by a feeling of warmth, heaviness or relaxation.

Most people find sessions relaxing and leave feeling calmer or more at ease. We will regularly review your progress with you and adjust your treatment plan as needed.

Note: Acupuncture may offer complementary support for these conditions. It is not a substitute for conventional medical treatment. Please consult your GP for diagnosis and primary care. Individual results may vary.