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Acupuncture
Traditional Acupuncture is an ancient system of medicine that has been used effectively over several thousand years. It has its origins in China and other Eastern countries.
According to Chinese Medicine, our health is governed by the body’s motivating energy, known as Qi or Chi, flowing through the body in a smooth and balanced way. When this vital energy becomes unbalanced, illness may result. The Acupuncturist aims to restore harmony and balance to the patient’s Qi. As this happens, the patient’s symptoms and overall health will improve.
Diagnosis and Treatment
During the diagnosis the acupuncturist will assess your general health and identify the underlying patterns of disharmony in order to give you the most effective treatment. You will be asked about your current symptoms, your medical history, daily stresses and emotional state, and any other treatments you may have received.
Part of the diagnosis involves taking the pulses on both wrists and looking at your tongue.
From this information a treatment will be selected to improve your complaint as well as boost your vitality. Fine needles may be inserted into acupuncture points for up to 20 minutes, or removed after two seconds, according to the effect required.
What does it feel like?
Acupuncture needles are much finer than hypodermics used for injections or blood tests. When they are inserted, the sensation is often described as a tingling or dull ache. During treatment, patients commonly experience a heaviness in the limbs or a pleasant feeling of relaxation. The benefits of acupuncture frequently include more than just relief from a particular condition, as it invariably leads to improved energy levels, better appetite and sleep as well as an increased sense of overall well being, with reduced stress levels.
- Back/ joint pain
- Arthritis
- Sports Injuries
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Indigestion
- Ulcers
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- PMT
- Menopause
- Infertility (male and female)
- Headaches
- Tremors
- Post Stroke
- Blood Pressure
- Poor Circulation
- Anaemia
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Shortness of Breath
- Facial Revitalisation
Acupuncture Treats:
A treatment to enhance the clarity and natural radiance of the complexion using
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Acupuncture is available at Urban Fringe Dispensary on Wednesdays with Brendagh O’Sullivan. With over 20 years of experience, she is adept at treating a wide variety of conditions, but particularly enjoys assisting with chronic back pain, M.E. and issues of fertility, menstruation and menopause. Brendagh also practices Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture.
Fees:
Diagnosis (90 mins) £50
Treatment (45 mins) £40
To book an appointment:
Tel.0117 9276527