Traditional Acupuncture
Acupuncture is one of the oldest and most important treatment methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is a key component used within a multi-disciplinary approach. Based on ancient philosophy dating back over 3000 years, the principals that recognise the body’s innate power to heal itself, are very much relevant to modern life today.
Holistically, your body & mind require certain basics to function properly; correct bioenergetics (Chi flow), the correct nutrients, adequate rest and relaxation, appropriate exercise, fresh air, clean water and sunlight. Often, when these are “out of balance”, “stuck” or “low”, symptoms may occur; symptoms are seen as signals that your body needs assistance to function properly.
What happens when you consult a Acupuncturist?
The first visit is to find out about you. You will be asked detailed questions about your current condition, past medical history, eating habits and lifestyle. Traditional pulse and tongue diagnosis and biomechanicals factors are taken into account to direct a personalised treatment.
By using her knowledge and expertise, Traditional Acupuncturist Sim Sandhu will tailor a personalised treatment programme using a variety of treatments, these include Acupuncture, Acupressure, Moxa, Cupping, Dietary Advice, Nutritional Supplements and Massage, dependant on your unique set of symptoms.
By addressing the root cause rather than symptoms, an experienced practitioner of Traditional Acupuncture can become orientated to identifying the complexity of the disease. They may find one condition has many different causes and, likewise, one cause may result in different conditions. As a result Traditional Acupuncture targets the specific manifestations of disease in each individual.
A full list of what Acupuncture can treat is available from the World Health Organisation.
