Traditional acupuncture is a tried and tested system of complementary medicine which has been used in China for thousands of years to restore, promote and maintain good health. It is based on the understanding that the body's vital energy (known as Qi) moves through a network of channels beneath the skin. When the flow of this energy becomes blocked, depleted or disturbed it can cause a range of physical or emotional symptoms and ailments. Acupuncturists insert very fine, sterile needles into specific points on the body to rebalance and regulate the flow of Qi and promote healing.
WHY CONSIDER ACUPUNTURE?
Some people turn to acupuncture for help with a specific symptom or condition, or because they feel generally unwell but have no obvious diagnosis. Others choose to have treatment to help maintain good health, strengthen the constitution and to help prevent illness, or simply to enhance their feeling of wellbeing.
All treatments are holistic and individualised and are aimed at the root of the condition. Beyond treating symptoms the focus is on optimising overall vitality and quality of life.
Acupuncture treatment is safe and effective for all ages and everyone. It can be used alongside ongoing conventional medical treatments.
Because traditional acupuncture aims to treat the whole person rather than specific symptoms in isolation, it can be effective for a range of conditions. It is equally well-suited for both chronic and acute conditions, such as:
Pain relief
Musculoskeletal Complaints
Migraines & Headaches
Skin Conditions
Sleep Disorders
Stress & Anxiety
Arthritis
Circulatory Problems
Fatigue (chronic or otherwise)
Research shows that acupuncture can also help a wide range of women’s health conditions, including:
Hormonal imbalances
Menstrual complains
Premenstrual tension
Anxiety and mood swings
PCOS
Endometriosis
Hot flushes and other perimenopausal symptoms.
Regular treatment can reduce and often alleviate debilitating symptoms and promote physical and emotional wellbeing. Acupuncture stimulates the nervous system, influencing the production of hormones and neurotransmitters and by activating the body’s self-regulating homeostatic systems, it stimulates the body’s own healing abilities.
THE CONSULTATION
The initial consultation and treatment takes approximately 60 minutes in our clinic in South East London. At the first treatment a full case history is taken, which covers health topics such as mobility, sleep, emotions, diet, pain and energy levels. Your pulse will be taken to gauge your energy flow. All this will help to identify any imbalances in the body and inform an individualised treatment plan that not only treats the symptoms that you are presenting with but also is aimed at the root of your condition. This approach helps with resolving your main health complaint, creating harmony in the body and mind, and enhancing your overall wellbeing.
For best and lasting results, patient and therapist work together on a tailored plan of action which may include some aspects of lifestyle from stress management to dietary advice.
PRICING
Initial Consultation & Treatment | £75
Follow-Up Appointment | £70
Bundle of x3 60min Follow-Up’s (exclu. Initial Consultation) are priced at £195 (save £15!)
Bundle of x6 60min Follow-Up’s (exclu. Initial Consultation) are priced at £390 (save £30!)
Julie Shaw
BSC (HONS) TCM ACU / MSC SPORTS NUTRITION
About julie
Julie is a traditional acupuncturist and graduated from the University of Westminster with a BSc (Hons) degree. She has more than 15 years experience in the field. Julie practices the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) style of acupuncture which focuses on treating the whole person and the root of disease and is well suited to the treatment of a range of physical and emotional symptoms.
Julie has a deep interest in women’s health and has extensive experience in the treatment of menstrual disorders, hormonal imbalance as seen during peri/menopause, pregnancy, and fertility, both natural and assisted. She spent 5 years at the renowned Zita West clinic in London.
Julie is passionate about health and wellness and believes that a holistic approach to both is the key to optimal health and longevity. She also holds an MSc in Nutrition and has attended many courses and seminars on the gut microbiome and menopause. She may call on her other skills within a treatment plan to include lifestyle and nutritional advice, with the aim of improving overall health and wellbeing.
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