Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a sophisticated health care system that originated in China over 2000 years ago.  Today, TCM draws upon traditional as well as scientific research and evidence-based practice to restore health and physiological balance.  It is a holistic form of medicine that considers all aspects of lifestyle when making a diagnosis.

The fundamental principle of TCM is to establish and maintain the body’s ideal internal balance to promote health and longevity.  It achieves this using techniques including acupuncture, herbal medicine, tui na (massage), cupping, gua sha, moxibustion (heat therapy), lifestyle and dietary advice.

Each treatment is tailored to individual needs and requirements.

What Conditions Does TCM Treat?

Musculoskeletal - back, neck pain*, shoulder pain, repetitive strain injuries, muscle spasms, carpel tunnel syndrome, tennis & golfer’s elbow, sprain*, rheumatoid arthritis, sporting injuries, sciatica*

Respiratory - colds & flu, asthma, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis*, hayfever & allergies, bronchitis, smoking addictions

Emotional - stress, hypertension*, hypotension*, anxiety, depression*, irritability, insomnia

Neurological - headache, migraine, paresthesia, trigeminal neuralgia, bells palsy, stroke*

Women’s Health - PMT, irregular menstrual cycle, heavy periods, period pain, endometriosis, hormonal imbalance, dysmennorhea*, infertility, morning sickness

Gastrointestinal - Bloating, poor digestion, IBS, indigestion & acid reflux, constipation, diarrhoea, billary colic*

 *World Health Organisation Diseases, symptoms or conditions for which acupuncture has been proved (through controlled trials) to be an effective treatment. “WHO states that acupuncture can treat these illnesses” www.who.int/en/

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acupuncture safe?

Yes. Only single-use, sterile, stainless steel needles are used.

Is acupuncture painful?

Acupuncture needles are extremely fine in comparison to needles used in Western Medicine.  They do not cause the sharp pain associated with injections or blood tests.  Quite often patients do not even feel needle insertion.

How long is the treatment?

An initial consultation with treatment takes 1-1.5 hours. Subsequent treatments take 45mins-1hr.

Can TCM be combined with Western Medicine?

Generally, yes.

TCM and Western Medicine can be used in conjunction with each other safely, however it is important to inform the practitioner of any medications you are taking.

What does a TCM treatment involve?

TCM is a holistic form of treatment. Patients must be prepared to answer a range of questions about current health, past health and lifestyle.  It is important that patients disclose information, as even seemingly irrelevant information may be important in forming an accurate diagnosis that is tailored to the individual.