What does Acupuncture treat?
When our body, mind and emotions are healthy we feel alive, full of energy, clear headed and happy. As an acupuncturist, I see the body as a harmonious flow of energy needing nourishment, activity and rest to maintain balance.
When our mind, emotions and body are blocked, depleted or used improperly, our sense of harmonious balance disappears, giving rise to all the symtoms of illness. Acupuncture can assist the body in healing itself by clearing the blockages and restoring healthy flow.
Many conditions respond to acupuncture, especially those that are stress related, painful or when the body's functioning has become imbalanced.
Conditions Treated
There are many studies showing the effectiveness of acupuncture (see the 'Resources' page for links). Below are some conditions in which acupuncture treatment has been widely used:
- Aches & Pains
- Acne
- Allergies
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Back Pain
- Chronic Fatigue/Tiredness
- Circulatory problems
- Cold recurrence
- Breathing difficulties such as bronchitis and emphysema
- Constipation
- Cystitis
- Depression
- Digestive disorders
- Diarrhoea
- Drug & Alcohol de-tox
- Eczema/Skin disorders
- Headaches/migraines
- High blood pressure
- Infertility
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Insomnia
- Menopausal symptoms
- Period Pain/Pre Menstural Tension
- Emotional problems grief, anger, sadness, fear etc.
- Sports injuries
- Facial Rejuvenation
- Weight Control
- Stopping smoking
- Withdrawal from medication and recreational drugs
If your symptoms do not match any of the above, please contact me and we can discuss if treatment is possible. Only sterile single-use needles are used.