Over the years I have found that many patients, initially drawn to acupuncture for a specific ailment, continue with treatment to maintain their well-being.

As a holistic discipline, acupuncture treats the person rather than a disease, so you don’t have to have a ‘named’ condition or experience any specific symptoms to benefit from acupuncture. Many people come for treatment because they feel stressed or “out of balance” or have a vague sense of feeling unwell. Acupuncture is considered suitable for all ages including babies and children.

One of the greatest strengths of acupuncture is that it focuses on the person’s whole being, seeking to treat the root of the problem rather than just the symptoms.

Because every person is unique, the diagnosis and treatment are individually tailored, taking into account not only the person’s symptoms, pulse and tongue picture as observed by the practitioner but also their dietary and lifestyle habits, social circumstances, the environment they live in, their emotional attitudes and many other relevant aspects.

My approach to acupuncture is rooted in the ancient tradition of Nourishing Life (Yang Sheng) and focuses on long lasting benefits, encouraging my patients to gain understanding of patterns and circumstances in their own lives. This, in turn, helps to create insight and confidence in what nourishes their own vitality and what depletes it. Through this insight the patient can actively participate in the healing process. This aspect of acupuncture treatment is vividly brought to life in my patients’ experiences.

It’s very important to me that every patient feels comfortable, safe and relaxed during treatment and I use a very gentle needling technique in my practice.