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Send emailI trained in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine at the London College of Traditional Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. I hold Licentiate Diplomas in acupuncture (Lic.Ac.) and Oriental Herbal Medicine (Lic. O.H.M.) and I am a member of the British Acupuncture Council and the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine.
Qualifying in Oriental medicine in the UK requires comprehensive study and qualification in Western medical science and pharmacology as well as in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Whist my special interest lies in women's health and assisting couples to conceive, I have also acquired experience in the treatment of joint pain, anxiety and depression and digestive problems.
WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?
Acupuncture is a system of healing which has been practised in China and other Eastern countries for thousands of years. Although often described as a means of pain relief, it is in fact used to help alleviate the symptoms of a wide range of conditions. Its focus is on improving the overall well-being of the patient, rather than the isolated treatment of specific symptoms. According to traditional Chinese philosophy, our health is dependent on the body's motivating energy - known as Qi- moving in a smooth and balanced way through a series of meridiens (or channels) beneath the skin.
Qi consists of equal and opposite qualities - Yin and Yang - and when these become unbalanced, illness may result. By inserting fine needles into the channels of energy, an acupuncturist can stimulate the body's own healing response and help restore its natural balance. The flow of Qi can be disturbed by a number of factors. These include emotional stress such as anxiety, anger, fear or grief, poor nutrition, weather conditions, hereditary factors, infections and trauma. The principal aim of acupuncture in treating the whole person is to recover the equilibrium between the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of the individual.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING TREATMENT?
At your first session a diagnosis, based on the principles of Chinese Medicine theory, is carried out through a detailed consultation covering every aspect of your health, body and mind. Your tongue and pulse will be observed, as these are very important signs in Traditional Chinese Medicine.Treatment periods vary from a single session to several months - this will be discussed after the diagnosis. At first you will need to be seen once, or possibly twice a week and as treatment starts to take effect sessions can become less frequent.
It is helpful if you can wear loose clothing for your visits. This enables me to access your elbows and knees without the need for you to remove clothes.
I always ask my patients to sign a patient information and consent form before I begin the first consultation, and I will give you your own copy of this together with my pricelist and details of my course of treatment discounts.
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