Western Medical Acupuncture

Western Medical Acupuncture is a modern therapeutic treatment that adapts traditional Chinese techniques to contemporary medical understanding. WMA is rooted in anatomy, physiology and evidence based medicine.. Acupuncture treatment involves fine needles being inserted through the skin and left in position briefly, sometimes with manual or electrical stimulation. The number of needles being inserted varies, but may be only two or three. Treatment might be once a week to begin with, then at longer intervals as your condition responds. A typical course of treatment can last six to eight sessions. Treatments are tailored to your individual needs.

Acupuncture stimulates the nerves in skin, muscle and other tissues. producing a variety of effects. It releases the body's own painkillers, including endorphin and serotonin in the pathways of the brain and spinal cord. This modifies the way pain signals are received by the brain.

Western Medical Acupuncture

Medical acupuncture can be used to help people with their pain managment. Research also highlights the beneficial effects acupuncture has on the nervous system, muscle tone, hormone production, together with other body systems such as respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive.

Many report an increased sense of wellbeing feeling relaxed and revitalised following treatment.

Dry Needling

Dry needling can have very quick results, often requiring only 1-2 treatments.

Needles are inserted into a specific painful area or "trigger point" within a problematic muscle. Often a "local twitch response is experienced which indicates a TrP. This is "dry needled" which activates nerve and blood supply to the area.

Auricular (ear) Acupuncture

In chinese medicine the ear is considered a micro-system of the body. Stimulation of specific points on the ear can help calm and relieve anxiety. Proven pain relief benefits on a variety of conditions. Balances the nervous system, helping to rid the body of toxins, to restore, rebalance and rejuvenate.

Common Conditions treated: (this list is not exhaustive)

Chronic Pain: Back, neck and shoulder pain.

Headaches: Tension-type headaches and migraine prevention.

Joint issues: Osteoarthritis of the knee, back and jaw (TMJ) pain.

Sports Injuries: Tennis elbow, Achilles tendonitis, muscle strains, rotator cuff injuries.

Post-operative Recovery: Managing pain and nausea after surgery,

Your Questions Answered

Does it hurt?

This is the number one question! Unlike the needles used for blood tests, acupuncture needles are incredibly fine—about the thickness of a human hair. Most clients don’t feel them go in at all. You might feel a tiny tingle or a dull ache once they are in place, which is actually a great sign that your body’s energy is "waking up."

How many sessions will I need?

Every body is different. For a recent injury, 2 or 3 sessions might do the trick. For something you’ve been struggling with for some time we might plan a short course of 6 sessions to really get to the root of the problem. We’ll chat about a plan that feels right for you during your first visit.

Is it safe?

Absolutely. I use sterile, single-use needles that are disposed of immediately after your treatment. Acupuncture is a regulated, professional therapy used by millions of people worldwide alongside modern medicine.

Can I have Acupuncture and Spinal Touch in the same session?

Yes! In fact, many clients find this is the "magic formula." We can use Spinal Touch to get your posture and muscles relaxed first, which often makes the Acupuncture even more effective.

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