Acupuncture has been used in China for thousands of years but it is still a recent addition to the way we try and heal ourselves. Recently we’ve heard about Andy Murray using acupuncture to help with pain and recovery before Wimbledon. And also about Claire Nasir as she was going through fertility issues. But even if… Read more »
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How to chose your acupuncturist
There is nothing more difficult than choosing a new health practitioner. You want someone that you can trust and will be competent enough to help you with your complaint. So when choosing an acupuncturist, a lot of people rely on word of mouth. Whilst this is a good way to do a first ‘screaning’, there… Read more »
How often do I need to get an acupuncture treatment?
This is probably one of the most common questions that people ask during their first consultation. The other is whether they will need to keep having acupuncture on a weekly basis to keep the getting the effect. Traditionally, in China, doctors were not paid when their patients were getting ill. They were paid when their… Read more »
Thinking about acupuncture … but afraid of needles?
I was doing a talk this week at a WI group about acupuncture and how it can help people. As soon as I said that I am an acupuncturist, I could see some people becoming uneasy, one of them jokingly wondering if it was safe to come near me. This isn’t an uncommon reaction. But… Read more »