Acupuncture in Winchester

Acupuncture

   W h a t   i s   a c u p u n c t u r e ?

Acupuncture is a technique used in traditional Chinese medicine, whereby a number of very fine needles are inserted into the skin at specifically designated points.

    W h a t   c a n   i t   t r e a t ?

Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years for pain relief and to treat various ailments. Most commonly we use it to treat the following:

- Addictions (eg. smoking, alcohol, food)
- Arthritis, Back pain, Joint pain, Headaches, Sciatica and Sports injuries
- Asthma, Hay fever and Sinusitus
- Depression, Anxiety, Stress and Insomnia
- Digestive disorders, Colitis, Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Gastritis
- High blood pressure
- Labour induction and pain during the last trimester
- Migraines and Nausea from any source, eg. Travel sickness, Morning sickness
- Poor circulation, immune system, or lymphatic system
- Pre-Menstrual Tension (PMT), Menopausal symptoms and Dysmennorhea
- Pregnancy: Infertility, Labour induction, Morning sickness, Miscarriage prevention, Bleeding
- Ulcers

    H o w   d o e s   i t   w o r k ?

The focus of acupuncture is on improving the overall well being of the patient, rather than the isolated treatment of specific symptoms. The effectiveness of acupuncture is based on the Chinese philosophy that good health is dependent on the body’s motivating energy - known as 'Chi' - moving in a smooth and balanced way through a series of meridians (channels) beneath the skin.

Chi depends upon the balance between the two opposing energies - Yin and Yang - and when these become imbalanced, illness may result, causing the energy flow to be restricted. By inserting fine needles into the channels of energy at the appropriate points, an acupuncturist can relieve the blockage of energy and stimulate the body’s own healing response and help restore its natural balance.

    W i l l   i t   h u r t ?

More and more people are discovering that acupuncture is not the painful treatment they have always believed it to be.

Acupuncture needles bear little resemblance to the needles used for injections and taking blood. They are much finer and are solid rather than hollow. When the needle is inserted, the sensation is often described as a tingling or dull ache. During the treatment, patients commonly experience a heaviness of the limbs or a pleasant feeling of relaxation. Needles are inserted either for a second or two, or may be left in place for 30 minutes or more, depending on what you are being treated for.

    W h a t   w i l l   m y   s e s s i o n   i n v o l v e ?

Your first consultation will be longer than subsequent visits. You will be asked about your current symptoms, lifestyle, and history of treatment. Before the needles are inserted, your pulses on both wrists will be taken and the tongue observed - these are both good guides to your physical health. Then you may simply relax whilst your treatment is completed.

    H o w   o f t e n   w i l l   I   n e e d   t o   b e   t r e a t e d ?

This varies between patients. Sometimes the effects of treatment are dramatic, and only two or three treatments are required. With other patients, the effects are more subtle and they may need treatment over a longer period of time. Your acupuncturist in Winchester will discuss your personal course of treatment with you.

    H o w   l o n g   d o e s    a    s e s s i o n    l a s t ?

Initial consultation: 1 hour
Treatment: 40 mins

    H o w   m u c h   d o e s   a   s e s s i o n   c o s t ?

Initial consultation (inclusive of treatment): £49
Treatment: £39

Acupuncture

Physical & Medicinal Therapies- Serving- Winchester, Basingstoke, Andover, Southampton, Romsey & Fareham