Acupuncture treatment involves the insertion of fine, sterile needles into specific acupuncture points along the body's meridians to clear energy blockages and encourage the normal flow of qi. The practitioner may also stimulate the acupuncture points using other methods, including moxibustion, cupping, electro-stimulation and massage, in order to re-establish the flow of qi.

As a natural form of healing, acupuncture has the following benefits:

• Provides drug-free pain relief
• Effectively treats a wide range of acute and chronic ailments
• Treats the underlying cause of disease and illness as well as the symptoms
• Provides a holistic approach to the treatment of disease and illness, treating the body, mind and spirit.
• Assists in the prevention of disease and the maintenance of general well-being

Acupuncture is a safe and gentle treatment, which is often accompanied by feelings of deep relaxation and well-being.

The initial consultation and treatment generally takes one hour and subsequent treatments can take anything from 20 – 50 minutes depending on the condition being treated.

• Drug and alcohol detoxification programmes, and Smoking Cessation to lessen the symptoms of withdrawal.
• Acupuncture can help weight loss along with dietary measures and exercise. It has a calming and relaxing effect that makes it easier to deal with stress, frustration and anxiety that can trigger overeating and bingeing on fattening foods.
• Acupuncture offers a non-invasive approach to treating infertility and research has shown that it increases a couples ability to conceive naturally.

• Pain Relief 
  
• Arthritis 
  
• Hay Fever 
  
• Skin Conditions 
  
• Sports Injuries 
  
• Oedema 
  
• Tinnitus
  
• Headaches & Migraines 
  
• Depression
• Stress
• Insomnia 
• Anxiety 
  
• Back Pain 

• Sciatic Pain
  
• Indigestion  
• Stomach Disorders  
  
• Asthma & Allergies 
  
• Anaemia  
• Hypertension 
  
• M.E & Lack of energy 
  
• Menopause Disorders 
• Menstrual Disorders 
  
• Urogenital Disorders
  
• Fertility 
• Initiating labour  
• Turning breech babies

The number of treatments will vary depending on the condition being treated. Some acute conditions may only require one or two treatments. Chronic conditions generally require a course of 6 to 10 treatments over a period of weeks.

Treatments to boost immunity and maintain optimum health are required only occasionally. The rate of recovery can vary and the earlier a condition is treated the better.

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