How can I find a qualified Acupuncturist?Qualified AcupuncturistsThe British Acupuncture Council is the UK's main regulatory body for the practice of acupuncture and has a membership of around 3,000 professionally qualified acupuncturists.
If you decide to have acupuncture, you can visit the websites of these organisations to find a qualified acupuncturist near you
Members of the Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture UK have completed a thorough training of at least three years in traditional Chinese acupuncture, or Chinese herbal medicine or both and bio medical sciences appropriate to the practice of TCM. They carry the letters MATCM after their name. The ATCM maintains common standards of education, ethics, discipline and practice to ensure the health and safety of the public at all times. Members are covered by Medical Malpractice and Public/Products Liability insurance.
The British Acupuncture Council is the UK's main regulatory body for the practice of acupuncture and has a membership of around 3,000 professionally qualified acupuncturists.
If you decide to have acupuncture, you can visit the websites of these organisations to find a qualified acupuncturist near you
Members of the Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture UK have completed a thorough training of at least three years in traditional Chinese acupuncture, or Chinese herbal medicine or both and bio medical sciences appropriate to the practice of TCM. They carry the letters MATCM after their name. The ATCM maintains common standards of education, ethics, discipline and practice to ensure the health and safety of the public at all times. Members are covered by Medical Malpractice and Public/Products Liability insurance.
Should my Doctor know that I’m attending the Chinese Medicine Clinic?Should my doctor know?If you are receiving treatment from your doctor then it makes sense to tell him or her about your plans to have acupuncture. The acupuncture treatment may enable you to reduce or even stop taking some forms of medication, but your doctor should be consulted regarding any change of prescription. You should always tell your acupuncturist about any medication you are taking as this may affect your response to the acupuncture treatment.
If you are receiving treatment from your doctor then it makes sense to tell him or her about your plans to have acupuncture. The acupuncture treatment may enable you to reduce or even stop taking some forms of medication, but your doctor should be consulted regarding any change of prescription. You should always tell your acupuncturist about any medication you are taking as this may affect your response to the acupuncture treatment.
How often will I need treatment?How often will I need treatment?I usually render it two to three sessions a week for the first two weeks. After reviewing the progress of treatment, I render it one to two sessions a week for the following weeks. However, it entirely depends on the physical condition of each individual.
Since each person is unique, the number of treatments needed will vary. Among the determining factors are the type of condition, whether the condition is chronic or acute, and the vitality of the individual. Again, you should discuss your treatment program with your acupuncturist.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine philosophy each person is considered as unique, and therefore the number of treatments required depends on the individual.
I usually render it two to three sessions a week for the first two weeks. After reviewing the progress of treatment, I render it one to two sessions a week for the following weeks. However, it entirely depends on the physical condition of each individual.
Since each person is unique, the number of treatments needed will vary. Among the determining factors are the type of condition, whether the condition is chronic or acute, and the vitality of the individual. Again, you should discuss your treatment program with your acupuncturist.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine philosophy each person is considered as unique, and therefore the number of treatments required depends on the individual.
What will happen on my first visit?What will happen on my first visit?Prior to their first treatment, many people do not believe that acupuncture can be painless. Different sensations such as soreness, numbness, distending, warmth and pressure may be felt, but the energetic sensation differs from pain. People often comment that the feeling is unfamiliar but pleasant and relaxing.
Acupuncture needles are very fine, about the size of a thick hair. They are solid and nothing is injected through them. Over the centuries, refined needle insertion techniques have been developed which enable the skilled acupuncture practitioner to place a needle with little or no sensation. If you have a real fear of needles, discuss it with your acupuncturist. An appropriate treatment strategy can always be agreed upon.
Your first consultation may be longer than subsequent sessions. Your general state of health will be assessed, in order to identify the underlying pattern of disharmony and give you the most effective treatment. You will be asked about your current symptoms and your medical history, your diet, digestive system, sleeping patterns and emotional state etc. To discover how the energies are flowing in your body, the practitioner is likely to feel your pulses on both wrists, noting their quality, rhythm and strength. The structure, colour and coating of your tongue also give a good guide to your physical health. You will be advised what is the best treatment for you, the next steps and course of treatment.
Prior to their first treatment, many people do not believe that acupuncture can be painless. Different sensations such as soreness, numbness, distending, warmth and pressure may be felt, but the energetic sensation differs from pain. People often comment that the feeling is unfamiliar but pleasant and relaxing.
Acupuncture needles are very fine, about the size of a thick hair. They are solid and nothing is injected through them. Over the centuries, refined needle insertion techniques have been developed which enable the skilled acupuncture practitioner to place a needle with little or no sensation. If you have a real fear of needles, discuss it with your acupuncturist. An appropriate treatment strategy can always be agreed upon.
Your first consultation may be longer than subsequent sessions. Your general state of health will be assessed, in order to identify the underlying pattern of disharmony and give you the most effective treatment. You will be asked about your current symptoms and your medical history, your diet, digestive system, sleeping patterns and emotional state etc. To discover how the energies are flowing in your body, the practitioner is likely to feel your pulses on both wrists, noting their quality, rhythm and strength. The structure, colour and coating of your tongue also give a good guide to your physical health. You will be advised what is the best treatment for you, the next steps and course of treatment.
Is acupuncture painful?Is acupuncture painful?It varies from patient to patient and the position of the acupuncture point. Most of the time it is painless with just the slightest pricking sensation. If there is a lot of blocked energy at a point then you may feel a mild electric charge or slight stinging sensation. But any pain is very brief.
My doctor has prescribed medication for my illness, should I still attend for acupuncture treatment?Should I still attend for acupuncture treatment?Yes. You should continue to follow your current physician's instructions. Please remember that acupuncture is used to complement and supplement your physician's treatments not to replace them. You should discuss this issue with your physician and acupuncturist
Yes, Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture are very safe to use alongside your doctor's treatment. It makes sense to inform your GP you are receiving Chinese medical treatment. It is also important to advise your TCM practitioner of any treatment your GP may be giving you.
Yes. You should continue to follow your current physician's instructions. Please remember that acupuncture is used to complement and supplement your physician's treatments not to replace them. You should discuss this issue with your physician and acupuncturist
Yes, Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture are very safe to use alongside your doctor's treatment. It makes sense to inform your GP you are receiving Chinese medical treatment. It is also important to advise your TCM practitioner of any treatment your GP may be giving you.
My doctor has prescribed medication for my illness, is it still ok for me to take herbs prescribed by the Chinese Medicine Clinic?Iis it still ok for me to take herbs?In most cases there is absolutely no problem combining Chinese and Western medicine but please do discuss any Western medication that you are taking with your doctor.
In most cases there is absolutely no problem combining Chinese and Western medicine but please do discuss any Western medication that you are taking with your doctor.
Are the herbs prescribed by the Chinese Medicine Clinic safe?Are the herbs prescribed by the Chinese Medicine Clinic safe?We have been selling chinese Herbs for over 30 years and have established strong and very strict partnerships with herb growers all over China. All of our herbs are cultivated to be effective and are delivered to us as pure single herbs (not mixed in China). We have experts in London to check the herbs before we can sell them to our patients.
We have been selling chinese Herbs for over 30 years and have established strong and very strict partnerships with herb growers all over China. All of our herbs are cultivated to be effective and are delivered to us as pure single herbs (not mixed in China). We have experts in London to check the herbs before we can sell them to our patients.
Is Acupuncture safe?Is Acupuncture safe?Yes! Because now acupuncture is carried out with sterile and disposable needles approved by FDA in the skilled hands of a qualified practitioner, members of the BAcC all observe a code of practice which only permits the use of single use disposable needles which provides protection against the transmission of infectious diseases. Responses to treatment can sometimes include tiredness or mild dizziness and very occasionally minor bruising may occur. However all such reactions are short lived.
Yes! Because now acupuncture is carried out with sterile and disposable needles approved by FDA in the skilled hands of a qualified practitioner, members of the BAcC all observe a code of practice which only permits the use of single use disposable needles which provides protection against the transmission of infectious diseases. Responses to treatment can sometimes include tiredness or mild dizziness and very occasionally minor bruising may occur. However all such reactions are short lived.
How much does a treatment cost?How much does a treatment cost?£30.00 for 30 minutes treatment of Acupuncture
£40.00 for 50 minutes treatment of Acupuncture
£50.00 for 50 minutes treatment of Massage
Discount available, please ask for details.
£40.00 for 50 minutes treatment of Acupuncture
£50.00 for 50 minutes treatment of Massage
Discount available, please ask for details.
What should I expect when I go for a treatment at the Chinese Medicine Clinic?What should I expect?Prior to their first treatment, many people do not believe that acupuncture can be painless. Different sensations such as soreness, numbness, distending, warmth and pressure may be felt, but the energetic sensation differs from pain. People often comment that the feeling is unfamiliar but pleasant and relaxing. Acupuncture needles are very fine, about the size of a thick hair. They are solid and nothing is injected through them. Over the centuries, refined needle insertion techniques have been developed which enable the skilled acupuncture practitioner to place a needle with little or no sensation. If you have a real fear of needles, discuss it with your acupuncturist. An appropriate treatment strategy can always be agreed upon.
Your first consultation may be longer than subsequent sessions. Your general state of health will be assessed, in order to identify the underlying pattern of disharmony and give you the most effective treatment. You will be asked about your current symptoms and your medical history, your diet, digestive system, sleeping patterns and emotional state etc. To discover how the energies are flowing in your body, the practitioner is likely to feel your pulses on both wrists, noting their quality, rhythm and strength. The structure, colour and coating of your tongue also give a good guide to your physical health.
You will be advised what is the best treatment for you, the next steps and course of treatment.
Prior to their first treatment, many people do not believe that acupuncture can be painless. Different sensations such as soreness, numbness, distending, warmth and pressure may be felt, but the energetic sensation differs from pain. People often comment that the feeling is unfamiliar but pleasant and relaxing. Acupuncture needles are very fine, about the size of a thick hair. They are solid and nothing is injected through them. Over the centuries, refined needle insertion techniques have been developed which enable the skilled acupuncture practitioner to place a needle with little or no sensation. If you have a real fear of needles, discuss it with your acupuncturist. An appropriate treatment strategy can always be agreed upon.
Your first consultation may be longer than subsequent sessions. Your general state of health will be assessed, in order to identify the underlying pattern of disharmony and give you the most effective treatment. You will be asked about your current symptoms and your medical history, your diet, digestive system, sleeping patterns and emotional state etc. To discover how the energies are flowing in your body, the practitioner is likely to feel your pulses on both wrists, noting their quality, rhythm and strength. The structure, colour and coating of your tongue also give a good guide to your physical health.
You will be advised what is the best treatment for you, the next steps and course of treatment.
Does medical insurance cover Acupuncture treatment?Does medical insurance cover Acupuncture treatment?Our practitioners are fully registered with the BaCC, The British Acupuncture Council and ATCM, Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture. I cannot give you a "yes" or "no" answer. That depends on where you live as the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland have different rules, and different insurance plans. Most insurance companies recognise the BaCC but you should contact your insurance company before any treatment is given.
Our practitioners are fully registered with the BaCC, The British Acupuncture Council and ATCM, Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture. I cannot give you a "yes" or "no" answer. That depends on where you live as the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland have different rules, and different insurance plans. Most insurance companies recognise the BaCC but you should contact your insurance company before any treatment is given.
What happens during an acupuncture treatment?What happens during an acupuncture treatment?First, your acupuncturist will ask about your health history. Then, he or she will examine your tongue’s shape, colour, and coating, feel your pulse, and possibly perform some additional physical examinations depending on your individual health needs. Using these unique assessment tools, the acupuncturist will be able to recommend a proper treatment plan to address your particular condition. To begin the acupuncture treatment, you lay comfortably on a treatment table while precise acupoints are stimulated on various areas of your body. Most people feel no or minimal discomfort as the fine needles are gently placed. The needles are usually retained between five and 30 minutes. During and after treatments, people report that they feel very relaxed.
First, your acupuncturist will ask about your health history. Then, he or she will examine your tongue’s shape, colour, and coating, feel your pulse, and possibly perform some additional physical examinations depending on your individual health needs. Using these unique assessment tools, the acupuncturist will be able to recommend a proper treatment plan to address your particular condition. To begin the acupuncture treatment, you lay comfortably on a treatment table while precise acupoints are stimulated on various areas of your body. Most people feel no or minimal discomfort as the fine needles are gently placed. The needles are usually retained between five and 30 minutes. During and after treatments, people report that they feel very relaxed.
How many treatments will I need?How many treatments will I need?The frequency and number of treatments differ from person to person. Some people experience dramatic relief in the first treatment. For complex or long-standing chronic conditions, one to two treatments per week for several months may be recommended. For acute problems, usually fewer visits are required, usually eight to ten visits in total. An individualised treatment plan that includes the expected number of treatments will be discussed during your initial visit.
The frequency and number of treatments differ from person to person. Some people experience dramatic relief in the first treatment. For complex or long-standing chronic conditions, one to two treatments per week for several months may be recommended. For acute problems, usually fewer visits are required, usually eight to ten visits in total. An individualised treatment plan that includes the expected number of treatments will be discussed during your initial visit.
What conditions are commonly treated by acupuncture?What conditions are commonly treated by acupuncture?We offer a FREE Consultation and your condition and any treatment needed can be discussed during this. Hundreds of clinical studies on the benefits of acupuncture show that it successfully treats conditions ranging from musculoskeletal problems (back pain, neck pain, and others) to nausea, migraine headache, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and infertility.
We offer a FREE Consultation and your condition and any treatment needed can be discussed during this. Hundreds of clinical studies on the benefits of acupuncture show that it successfully treats conditions ranging from musculoskeletal problems (back pain, neck pain, and others) to nausea, migraine headache, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and infertility.