Acupuncture
Acupuncture has been shown to be an effective way to manage many different issues and I will work with you to understand the root causes and create a personalised treatment plan to promote healing.
The aim is to support you find your way back to health and balance - in both mind and spirit. Acupuncture is frequently used alongside conventional medicine, in the treatment of both acute and chronic diseases. After having a treatment, people often report that they feel better in themselves, with increased energy and vitality, and have a greater enjoyment of life.
Conditions treated -
Anxiety, arthritis, asthma, depression, digestive health, digestive problems,
fatigue, fertility, gynaecological conditions, headaches and migraines, immune system support, insomnia, menopausal issues, mental health maintenance, musculoskeletal problems,
pain, pregnancy - including induction and breech, sports injury recovery, stress and
tinnitus.
The Elements.
The five elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine and culture are Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal.
The Five Elements theory is a comprehensive approach to general health and well-being. For millennia, it has been a component of many alternative medicine practices, such as traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).
Just as with everything in nature the elements are interconnected. There are many branches of acupuncture and Five Elements is one of them. In ancient China, the elements were viewed as forces of nature whose energies pass through our bodies.
Each element corresponds with different seasons, emotions, biological functions, organs, directions of energy and meridians (energetic channels). It can be used to explain and treat symptoms and illnesses when the relationships between the elements break down.
The Wood Element
Spring, Planning, Decision-making, Direction, Visionary, Creative, Decisive, No-nonsense, Driven, Clear, Flowing, Vibrant, Growth, Development, Hope, Assertive, Dynamic, Anger, Benevolence, Fair, Direct, Flexible.
The Fire Element
Summer, Joyful, Warm, Laughter, Passionate, Cheerful, Optimistic, Open-hearted, Radiant, Lively, Romance, Love, Spirited, Enthusiastic, Intimacy, Fun, Maturity, Happiness, Expansive, Relationships, Spirited.
The Earth Element
Late Summer, Harvest, Sympathetic, Supportive, Balanced, Nurturing, Loyal, Patient, Stable, Giving, Nourishment, Grounded, Practical, Centred, Sensitive, Reasonable, Expressing needs, Inner strength.
The Metal Element
Autumn, Grief, Connection, Searching, Respect, Value, Quality, Sense of self-worth, Incisive, Righteous, Discerning, Ability to Let Go, Finding meaning, Inspired, Shining, Brilliant, Recognition, Loss, Rituals, Breathe.
The Water Element
Winter, Fear, Risk-taking, Wise, Resourceful, Strong-willed, Purposeful, Reassuring, Well prepared, Careful, Tranquil, Still, Safe, Intuitive, Energy, Renewal, Resilient, Enduring, Willpower, Survival, Ambition.
About Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a safe and effective system of healing which has been practised for thousands of years. It treats the whole person; addressing underlying issues, which in turn strengthens the person from the inside.
It can alleviate symptoms by stimulating the body’s own healing response, which helps to restore its natural balance.
Acupuncture can be used to restore health not only from physical illness, but also when our minds and spirits are in need.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a treatment derived from ancient Chinese medicine. Fine needles are inserted at certain sites in the body for therapeutic or preventative purposes.
It is used in many NHS GP practices, as well as in most pain clinics and hospices in the UK. Acupuncture is often seen as a form of complementary or alternative medicine.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acupuncture/