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Traditional Acupuncture
Corporate and Personal Acupuncture
Treatment In Leeds and Wakefield with HealersWork
I provide TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Acupuncture in Yeadon,
Leeds and Wakefield, for corporate and personal clients, practising
in the home and office*.
I also
offer limited appointments at Serenity Spa and Beauty. Please contact
me for details
Below I have provided some information on Acupuncture that you
may find of interest.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to
contact me.
A Brief
History Of Acupuncture
From many thousands of years of recording observations
of the natural order of all things, the Chinese developed practices
to restore natural order when it ‘collapses’. Acupuncture
is just one of these practices and therefore just one element of
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). Others include TCM Herbs and
Qi-Gong. Acupuncture makes use of ‘meridians’, the
energy pathways which form part of every human. Though meridians
have been acknowledged and utilised for many years in the East,
only recently has the west developed techniques which are able
to verify their existence. Acupuncture points provide gateways
or access points into the meridians. Once accessed, the meridian
flows can be regulated with the needles, restoring harmony and
thus reducing disease and disharmony. You can find more information
on acupuncture from the British Acupuncture Council’s website
at www.acupuncture.org.uk.
My Approach To Acupuncture
The most compelling element of TCM is its common
sense foundation in the observation of the natural order of all
things. Although TCM’s history is rooted in ancient China
and therefore may seem alien to the west, the natural order of
all things, wherever they are, remains constant. So my approach
is to apply TCM principles to all aspects of my own practice of
holistic medicine.
Is Acupuncture For Everyone?
There are very few medical conditions where acupuncture
would be inappropriate. However if you are receiving medical care
it makes sense to let your GP or consultant know you are planning
to have acupuncture. This is particularly appropriate if you are
taking prescribed medicines. For example, if you are taking prescribed
medicines and your goal is to reduce them, your medical practitioner
should be aware of this. It is their role to monitor your medications
safely and effectively. If you are in any doubt, do please call
or email me before booking so that you are not disappointed on
the day of your treatment.
What Happens During Acupuncture Treatment?
A thorough history will be taken in order to ensure
that your acupuncture treatment is both safe and effective. This
includes medical history, but also includes questions unfamiliar
in the western context. These nevertheless help provide a good ‘landscape’ picture
of you. The details that you supply are kept in the strictest confidence.
The fuller a picture you can provide, the more comprehensive a
treatment you will receive. Usually, your tongue will be examined
(visually!), and your pulses will be assessed from a Chinese perspective.
You will also be asked what your treatment goals are. Each subsequent
consultation then includes charting progress, so treatment plans
can be adapted to achieve best results. It is an honour to treat
regular clients, but a primary goal at HealersWork is to get good
results as quickly as possible. This makes treatment cost effective.
But even more importantly, it empowers you to reclaim control over
your own health and well-being.
Once the consultation is complete, a points prescription is selected
and the treatment begins. You only need to remove clothes that
enable the insertion of needles, and towels are used to maintain
modesty. Needles are inserted and retained usually for about twenty
minutes while you just relax and let them do their work. Once the
needles are removed, you can dress and continue your normal daily
activities. Do ensure that you do not have an acupuncture appointment
on an empty stomach. This can occasionally lead to light headedness
/ dizziness and / or fainting.
If you are just thinking about whether my treatment is
for you, please contact me so you can get any questions answered.
I restrict
the number of clients I see in order to maintain a high level of
research and preparation between appointments for each case.
Every client
is unique. For this reason I cannot guarantee immediate first appointments,
but I can pop your name on a waiting list for first option when
appointments do become available.
What To Expect Following Acupuncture Treatment
Following your treatment aftercare and lifestyle
advice with reference to Traditional Chinese Medicine will be
discussed as appropriate.
Acupuncture in the Corporate Environment
It is easy to administer acupuncture in the workplace so long
as the environment is safe**,
appropriate and you have the permission of the person in charge.
This is ideal for the individual with a busy schedule, work or
family commitments, and ideal for those corporations looking at
introducing the benefits of a therapist within their working environment
to help combat stress, back pain, etc, that might otherwise have
a diverse effect on moral and staff attendance.
Acupuncture in the workplace is performed on a portable couch
which is both sturdy and comfortable. The treatment room must safely
accommodate the couch with room enough for me to work around it.
It must also accommodate a stool (which I will bring) for me to
sit on. The treatment area should have hand washing
facilities providing
hot and cold running water nearby and offer privacy. If you are
uncertain of the suitability of your workplace, please do contact
me to discuss the matter.
The cost of consultation is as described on the Terms
and Fees Page. However if car parking fees are incurred these
are payable by the client at a minimum of two hours.
Acupuncture in the Home
/ Other Venue
It is easy to administer acupuncture
in the home or any other appropriate alternative
environment, such as your workplace, so long as the
environment is
safe**,
suitable and you have permission.
This is ideal if you have a busy schedule, work or family commitments
which make it difficult for you to schedule a salon visit.
Acupuncture in the home / other venue is usually performed on
a portable couch which is both sturdy and comfortable. The treatment
area
must safely
accommodate the couch with room enough for me to work around it.
It must also accommodate a stool (which I will bring) for me to
sit on. The treatment area should have hand washing
facilities providing
hot and cold running water nearby and offer privacy. I will also
require a small surface area where I can locate my equipment during
treatment.
If you are
uncertain of the suitability of your chosen venue, please do contact
me to discuss the matter.
You may wish to arrange supervision of children and or pets for
the duration of treatment if appropriate.
The cost of consultation is as described on the Terms
and Fees Page. However if car parking fees are incurred these
are payable by the client at a minimum of two hours.
Useful Acupuncture Links
Acupuncture
in Stourbridge with Creative Health
* subject
to availability and an appropriate environment
** Although
I do have a personal safety protocol in place, if the appointment
is with a gentleman, you must ensure that an adult female is
present in the home throughout the consultation. I reserve the
right to alternatively offer treatment in clinic on the grounds
of personal safety or an inappropriate treatment area.
HealersWork: Corporate and Personal
(Traditional Chinese Medicine) Acupuncture in Yeadon Leeds
and Wakefield. |
