What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical procedure and involves the insertion and manipulation of needles at relevant points out of more than 360 meridian points in the human body.
What’s it good for?
Acupuncture is recommended for the following symptoms:
Aches & pains, Allergies & Field Sensitives, Asthma, Back Pain, Depression, Digestive Problems, Emotional Problems, Habit changing, Hayfever and Sinus Problems, Headaches & Migraines, Hormonal & Menstrual Problems, Injuries, Insomnia, Low Energy, Low Immune System, Pregnancy, Sciatica, Skin Conditions
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If you feel that Acupuncture is for you and want to book a session please call 0208 549 8000. You can also check our Therapists own pages for their individual availability.
More about Acupuncture
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) energy is called chi and it is believed that the chi flows along invisible energy channels called ‘meridians’ which are believed to be connected to various internal organs. Inserting tiny needles at certain points along the meridians is believed to increase or decrease that flow of energy to the particular part of the body and releases any energy blockages. According to the Chinese system, illness is caused as a result of energy blockages and the manipulation with the tiny needles releases the blocked energy.
It is widely used in China to relieve pain during surgery or in rheumatic conditions, as well as to treat many other illnesses.
In 1979, the World Health Organisation listed some 40 diseases that could be successfully treated with acupuncture, including breathing difficulties, digestive problems, disorders of the nervous system and painful menstruation.