FAQs about Acupuncture

Can I have acupuncture if I am having other Therapies ? 

Of course. Acupuncture works great in conjunction with other alternative therapies such as homoeopathy, EFT, massage, osteopathy and more. Plus there will always be a place for western medicine. Although I am an advocate of alternative medicine practices I do not believe that one particular therapy is a “cure all” for everything and that it's the holistic approach that and usually the persons pro-activeness themselves that gets the patient better.

How Long with it take before I get better?

I always get asked this question but it all depends on the person and the condition. As I have said before TCM acupuncture treats the whole person and the underlying cause of the illness. It could be a simple in out treatment or the treatment may uncover underlying issues that need to be dealt with. I will always discuss this any client at the first consultation before agreeing a realistic treatment plan

I have tried Acupuncture before at my Doctors and it didn't do anything!

There are many different types of acupuncture. Medical acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Acupuncture are quite different and so is the training. Medical acupuncture training is a few days. TCM acupuncture training is a few years! If you would like to discuss this with me please call for more details

I am scared of Needles!

Surprisingly enough I have had a number of patients come to see me with needle phobia and treated them successfully. If this is a real concern it isn't always necessary to use needles, though is preferable. Sometimes hypnosis can be used in conjunction with acupuncture