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Acupuncture is an ancient form of Traditional Chinese Medicine that is over 2000 years old. It is based on the idea that the Qi (or energy) within each person can become out of balance (either deficient or in excess) resulting in changes in their body, mind and spirit, which can eventually lead to disease.
 | Treatment is given to bring the body back into balance and so remove the original cause of the illness. This is done by placing very fine needles in special points throughout the body. A practitioner can diagnose imbalances even before they lead to disease, hence acupuncture can be seen as a way of guarding against disease as well as treating it. Because of this people often come for acupuncture on a monthly basis in order to stay well. |
Your first Session
| The first appointment usually takes an hour.Your general state of health will be assessed in order to diagnose your underlying pattern of disharmony. You will be asked questions about your medical history, the pulses on your wrist will be felt and your tongue examined. Unless it is an emergency, no treatment is performed on the first session. |  |
Subsequent Sessions
 | The treatment sessions usually last 40 - 50 mins. Usually you will lie on a couch for treatment and fine disposable needles will be gently inserted into acupoints on the body. The selection of points will depend on what you need, but are often on wrists, ankles, legs and back. Sometimes the needles are left in for 20 mins and sometimes they are immediately withdrawn. |
How Many Treatments
The number of treatments required varies, depending on the length and type of illness as well as your constitution. I would normally expect to see significant signs of change within 6 treatments.
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