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Acupuncture 
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Acupuncture

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 Acupuncture is simply a balance between of over 2,500 years of observation and practiced rooted in Chinese medicine and modern healing. Using a system of stimulating acupuncture points through gentle needling techniques it promotes the body’s intelligence to rebalance itself so it can heal and restore itself to optimal health. As part of your pathway Therapeutic Acupuncture can work alongside your other treatment plan.   
Acupuncture can treat the following conditions:
• Abdominal distention
• Anxiety
• Ankle pain
• Arm pain
• Asthma
• Blood circulation and blood disorders
• Boost immunity
• Chest pain
• Common cold
• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Digestive issues
• Dizziness
• Eye Problems
• Fatigue
• Headaches
• Heart palpitations
• High Blood Pressure
• Hypertension
• Infertility
• Insomnia
• Itching
• Knee pain
• Lower back pain
• Menopause symptoms such as brain fog, bloating, dryness, lethargy, uterine bleeding
• Menstrual issues such as bloating period pain, , irregular periods and dysmenorrhea 
• Nausea
• Organ prolapses
• Pain Management
• Skin conditions
• Stress
• Stomach issues
• Tinnitus
• Urinary problems
Acupuncture promotes wellbeing and relaxation, it calms the mind and boosts your immunity bringing both physical, mental and emotional balance. It strengthens kidney, spleen and stomach function.
Acupuncture can be used after other interventions have been considered first and can be used in conjunction with these. However, as some of these conditions can incorporate more than one pathology you will complete a pre-screening questionnaire to ensure the treatment is suitable for you before your first session. This will help you gain the maximum from our time together. In some cases, you may be referred to a Traditional Chinese Practitioner of Acupuncture if we feel that your issue is beyond the realm of Therapeutic Acupuncture.

We also offer The NADA Protocol  
NADA involves the gentle placement of up to five small, sterilized disposable needles into specific sites on each ear. The NADA protocol is a form of ear acupuncture developed to help with addiction recovery and emotional trauma by placing small needles in specific points on the ear. It is typically administered in group settings and aims to reduce cravings, minimize withdrawal symptoms, and promote relaxation.
 Benefits of NADA
• Reduced cravings for alcohol and drugs, including nicotine
• Minimized withdrawal symptoms
• Increased calmness, better sleep, and less agitation
• Relief from stress and emotional trauma
• An easier connection with counselling
• A discovery of inner quiet and strength
 
Investment
Initial session: £50
Follow up: £45.00
Block Booking: Some people require biweekly sessions for the first couple of weeks. A discount block booking for 6 sessions including your initial session is £250. If you decide a block booking is for you, we can discuss this on your first visit. 
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​Acupuncture research
  • NICE Guideline NG193 – Chronic pain (primary and secondary) in over 16s: assessment and management, https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/NG193
  • NICE Guideline CG150 – Headaches in over 12s: diagnosis and management. https://www.nice.org.uk/Guidance/CG150
  • NICE chronic pain guidelines for acupuncture released on April 7th 2021
  • Acupuncture cure related adverse events:systematic review and meta-analyses of prospective clinical studies
  • Efficacy and safety of acupuncture in children: an overview of systematic reviews
  • Adverse event reporting in studies of penetrating acupuncture during pregnancy: a systematic review
  • The Safety of Obstetric Acupuncture: Forbidden Points Revisited
  • Treating Pain in Pregnancy with Acupuncture: Observational Study Results from a Free Clinic in New Zealand
  • Safety of acupuncture during pregnancy: a retrospective cohort study in Korea
  • Acupuncture-Related Cardiac Complications: A Systematic Review
  • Safety of acupuncture in oncology: A systematic review and meta- analysis of randomized controlled trials
  • Risks and Safety of Extended Auricular Therapy: A Review of Reviews and Case Reports of Adverse Events
  • Linde K, Allais G, Brinkhaus B, Fei Y, Mehring M, Shin B-C, Vickers A, White AR. Acupuncture for the prevention of tension-type headache. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2016, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD007587. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007587.pub2.
  • MacPherson H, Vickers A, Bland M, Torgerson D, Corbett M, Spackman E, et al. Acupuncture for chronic pain and depression in primary care: a programme of research. Programme Grants Appl Res 2017;5(3). https://doi.org/10.3310/pgfar05030​

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    • Acupuncture
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