What part do you play in the healing process ?

Some people prefer to travel on the road back to health by themselves.Others ask for assistance and guidance in this healing process. How far along that road to obtaining better health you travel depends on how you view your state of ill health and what you believe you can do to get better. There is no right way to approach getting well again, other than that you believe in what you are doing. If you need answers ask questions. Ask your doctor or your health care practitioner what you want to know. If you can't get the answers you are happy with then ask questions from a variety of sources. There is no such thing as perfect health. We are continually changing. Our cells are dying and being reborn continuously. But we can achieve an equilibrium in our health which will allow us to live our lives as full as we possibly can.

So what can Oriental medicine do for you ?

Oriental medicine can provide you with the foundation for a comprehensive healing of your body and your mind.

What kind of treatment do I need ?

This will be determined when you come to the clinic and will be based upon the diagnosis you will be given.Your opinion will at all times be respected and you will only receive a treatment you feel comfortable with.

Does acupuncture hurt ?

Acupuncture uses very fine, pre- sterilised needles which are inserted in specific points of the body. A mild sensation is often felt but it is seldom uncomfortable. A feeling of complete relaxation is usually experienced once the needles have been inserted.

How long does a treatment last for ?

Depending on what treatment you are having, treatments usually last from between 30 minutes to one hour.

How long will it take before I feel better ?

In most instances you will feel an improvement after the first treatment. This is usually experienced as a feeling of lightness and relaxation. This indicates that your energy system has been positively affected as your natural healing powers have been stimulated into action. However, if you have had a condition for a long time the rate of healing will be more gradual. Remember, whatever treatment you have will only assist your body in healing itself and the rate of healing will depend on how your body responds to the treatment.

What kind of conditions can be treated with Oriental medicine ?

Oriental medicine is capable of treating a wide range of health issues from chronic conditions which you may have had for years to more acute conditions which you have had for only a couple of days or weeks.By revitalising the energy and blood flow in your body your health can be positively influenced with just one treatment. However in more entrenched cases a treatment plan is usually needed to obtain the most beneficial results for your condition. Some examples of conditions which can be treated are:

• common colds / influenza / sinusitus / headaches
• low energy levels / poor immunity / chronic infections
• pain of any nature / repetitive strain injuries / sporting injuries
• menstrual issues / infertility / low libido
• digestive problems / weight issues / poor metabolism
• insomnia / anxiety / stress / emotional issues
• asthma / bronchitis / poor breathing patterns
• skin problems / allergies / chronic fatigue

This is an example of the wide range of treatments which can be successfully treated with Oriental medicine. The list is not complete so if you would like to know if we can assist you with a specific condition then feel free to contact the clinic and we can give you the answers that you are looking for.