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Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese therapy that has over 3,000 years of history. In China, acupuncture is practised along side of western medicine and doctors of both disciplines often cross refer patients to obtain the optimum treatment results.

Chinese people grew up with the basic understanding of Chinese medicine and the type of conditions acupuncture is suitable for. In the west, acupuncture is often the last resort after exhausted every other therapies. However in recent years, public awareness on acupuncture has improved. In the UK, more and more people are turning to this traditional therapy.

Many people use acupuncture for help with specific symptoms or conditions. Others choose acupuncture as a preventive measure to strengthen their constitution or because they just feel generally unwell. Acupuncture is considered suitable for all ages including babies and children, elderly and the chronically ill.

For those who simply do not like the thought of needles, there are alternative ways of treatment such as Cupping, Tuina (Chinese massage by applying pressure on acupuncture points), Gua Sha (skin scraping) and Moxa (stimulating acupuncture points by heating the point with penetrating herbs, particularly useful in the case of turning breech babies).

For more information about Tuina, Cupping and Gua Sha, read here.

Read more about how acupuncture can help with the induction of labour here.

What can Acupuncture help with?

The British Acupuncture Council has produced fact sheets for many conditions providing summaries of research and how acupuncture may be beneficial. For more details, click here.

 

·       Dysmenorrhoea (Painful Periods)   

·       Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

·       Insomnia, Anxiety & Stress

·       Headaches & Migraines

·       Rheumatoid Arthritis

·       Post-Operative Pain

·       Neuropathic Pain

·       Female Infertility

·       Male Infertility

·       Fibromyalgia

·       Colds & Flu

·       Back Pain

·       Cystitis

·       Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

·       Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

·       Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

·       Menopausal Symptoms

·       Eczema & Psoriasis

·       Nausea & Vomiting

·       Allergic Rhinitis

·       Osteoarthritis

·       Chronic Pain

·       Depression

·       Sciatica

·       Sports Injuries

 

Our Acupuncturist

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Suzanne Wheaton
Suzanne Wheaton, Acupuncturist
Suzanne Wheaton
Suzanne Wheaton, Acupuncturist

Suzanne is an alumni of the internationally renowned College of Integrated Chinese Medicine and she trained for 3.5 years with some of the World’s leading acupuncture experts including John Hicks, Angela Hicks and Peter Mole.
She practises an integrated style of acupuncture which encompasses both traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and 5-Element. The combination of these two styles of acupuncture allow her to focus treatment on all levels (mind, body and spirit).
Suzanne is also experienced in cupping therapy, moxibustion, guasha and tuina (Chinese medical massage). Drawing upon all these techniques she can effectively address physical pain in the body. She has an interest in treating mental health issues, such as anxiety, stress, depression, headaches and insomnia, as well as skin complaints and allergies.
Suzanne is a fully insured member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC).
In her spare time she enjoys tennis and painting.

Click here for an appointment with Suzanne

Wednesday: 2.30pm - 7.30pm

Saturdays: 8am - 2pm

Suzanne Wheaton, Acupuncturist