Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an ancient medical therapy used by the Chinese and other east Asian cultures for thousands of years. It involves placing small needles on different points on the body to restore balance and promote healing. For those new to acupuncture, the thought of having needles placed on the body may not be very appealing, however, most people find that acupuncture is not as painful as imagined. You might feel a slight prick when the needles go in. Many people report a very relaxed feeling as the needles get to work. Acupuncture is generally safe, however as with all therapies there are some risks involved in acupuncture including some pain and/or bruising at the site of the needling, if you do experience any discomfort please let your practitioner know. 

We offer the following types of Acupuncture, the selection of therapies will be discussed with you during your consultation:

Body Acupuncture

Body acupuncture uses acupuncture points on different parts of the body (mainly arms and legs, back and abdomen) to address a wide variety of concerns. This style of acupuncture is the main style of acupuncture used.

Facial/Cosmetic Acupuncture

Facial rejuvenation acupuncture uses very fine needles on the face to try and improve the overall appearance of the skin. The acupuncture may be combined with facial guasha, and body acupuncture.

The length of treatment varies according to the condition of your skin, for people minor complaints 3-5 treatments may be sufficient. Those with deeper lines and/or scarring, may require more sessions. After the initial course of treatments a maintenance regime is recommended  with treatments spaced every 2-6 months.

Scalp Acupuncture

Scalp Acupuncture uses acupuncture needles on the scalp and may assist in pain management.

Ear Acupuncture/seeds

In Chinese medicine, the ear is seen as a microsystem for the whole body. Different points on the ear may be used to stimulate different areas of the body. Ear acupuncture can be used alone or with body acupuncture.

Electrode Acupuncture

Electrode acupuncture uses electrodes to stimulate the needles, you might feel a tapping or vibrating sensation when the electrodes are turned on.