These conditions are widely recognised as responding well to acupuncture. It may also help many other conditions so please contact me to find out more.

accident-related pain anxiety appetite problems
arthritis backache bladder dysfunction
breech babies frozen shoulder bloating
breathing difficulties chronic fatigue (ME) constipation
depression diarrhoea dizziness
fertility issues headaches heartburn
hot flushes IBS indigestion
IVF support hayfever insomnia
joint pain leg cramps low energy and tiredness
menopausal symptoms menstrual problems migraine
morning sickness osteoarthritis chronic pain
panic attacks palpitations pregnancy support
sciatica acute sinusitis stomach disorders
stress tennis elbow weight loss
whiplash

What happens during treatment

An initial consultation and short treatment lasts an hour. I will ask about your health (physical, emotional and possibly spiritual) and medical history.   If you are seeking treatment for a physical and muscular injury I may conduct a a brief physical examination. I will look at your tongue and take your pulse.   You will have the opportunity to ask questions and to decide whether you want treatment to go ahead. A short treatment can then be given. During that time fine needles are inserted into the body.  They are retained for about 20 minutes whilst you relax. The needles are then removed and the treatment is concluded. This is shorter than subsequent sessions to allow us to see how your body responds to the treatment.

Often I will recommend a course of treatment. The length of this course will depend on your condition and how your body responds. Subsequent treatments usually last 45 minutes.

You may have to undress, keeping underwear on, depending on which areas of your body are being treated.  You will be left to undress in private and given towels to cover your body. I will remove towels during treatment only to gain access to one area of the body at a time. You are welcome to bring someone into the treatment room with you.

Paying for your treatment

Initial 15 minute consultations are free.

First full consultations cost £45 and subsequent treatments are £35.

I accept payment by cash, cheque and credit / debit card.

If you are a member of a health cash plan such as HSA or LHF you can claim back some or all of the costs of treatment. As a member of the British Acupuncture Council (MBAcC) my qualifications are recognised by all of the major health cash plan providers.



Further reading

Here are a few excellent books on acupuncture which you may like to read.