Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a recognised, safe, effective and natural treatment for a wide range of health conditions. It targets the root cause of any illness as well as relieving symptoms. It is because of this that the benefits of acupuncture frequently include more than just relief from a particular condition. Many people find that it leads to increased vitality, better digestion and sleep, as well as an enhanced sense of overall well-being. Some people come for these benefits alone, often as a preventative measure against illness.
Some commonly treated conditions include:
• Respiratory disorders such as asthma, sinusitis, hayfever, shortness of breath, a tendency to catching colds, flu or bronchial infections.
• Skin conditions such as eczema, hives.
• Painful conditions such as headaches, migraines, arthritis, backache, neckache, sciatica, fibromyalgia.
• Digestive problems such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), diarrhoea, constipation, crohn’s disease, nausea, oesophogeal reflux.
• Gynaecological problems including PMS, endometriosis, painful, heavy, irregular or absent periods, menopausal problems, PCOS, infertility, IVF support, problems during pregnancy such as morning sickness, post-natal depression.
• Genito-urinary disorders such as cystitis, prostatitis, incontinence.
• Neurological conditions such as Shingles, Bell’s palsy, neuralgia, carpel tunnel syndrome, polyneuritis.
• Tiredness, ME, Candida, low immunity, anxiety, depression, insomnia, lack of motivation, general sense of feeling unwell, stress.
• Heart conditions, high blood pressure and paralysis from stroke.
Good health is not just the absence of pain or disease. Traditional acupuncture works to maintain the body’s equilibrium by focusing on all aspects of wellbeing, physical, mental and emotional.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, the body functions as a whole and, providing the energy within the body is kept in a natural, balanced flow, good health will be maintained. This energy is known as qi (‘chee’) which runs in channels or meridians throughout the body, connecting tissues, organs and glands. Rather like an electricity supply, it powers all our physiological processes. Illness is understood to arise when this natural flow of qi becomes blocked or compromised as a result of various lifestyle factors including: emotional states, stress, diet, overwork, family health, weather conditions, pollution, infections and injuries. By inserting very fine needles at specific points along the channels of energy, the qi can be affected – for example, made to flow smoothly if stagnant, augmented if weak – and the body’s own natural, healing process can be stimulated.
Mr. Jan Thoeye: Acupuncturist & Osteopath
Jan Thoeye works as an Osteopath and Acupuncturist. Jan was trained as an Osteopath at the College of Osteopathic Medicine in Boston (USA), and trained as an Acupuncturist with The College of Chinese Medicine in Naking, China,
Jan worked as a Consultant Osteopath/ Acupuncturist for Marks & Spencer, head office in Baker Street, and joined The Hogarth Clinic, some fifteen years ago.
Conditions amenable to Acupuncture:
Hayfever Asthma and Bronchitis Insomnia Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Dysmenorrhoea, Eczema and Psoriasis Shingles and post Herpetic pain, Early morning sickness, Trigeminal neuralgia Facial palsy and paralysis after stroke
Rachel Townsend - Acupuncturist MBAcC LicAc BA (Hons
Rachel works as a Traditional Chinese Medical acupuncturist. She qualified at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, the largest institution of its kind in the UK (www.cicm.co.uk), where she completed an intensive and comprehensive 3 ½ year training, studying both western and Chinese medicine.
She is a fully registered member of The British Acupuncture Council, the professional body for acupuncurists in the UK, which carries with it a strict code of ethics and professional conduct.
Whilst experienced in treating the full scope of illnesses, Rachel has a special interest and experience in women’s health and gynaecological complaints. As a member of the Acupuncture for Fertility Network, she specialises in fertility and supporting assisted conception techniques, as well as supporting women through pregnancy and post-natally.
Rachel taylors each treatment to the patient’s individual needs, which are identified initially through a detailed case history, explored at the first session and from which a thorough diagnosis is made. This initial consultation covers all symptoms, medical and family history, aspects of general health and lifestyle and any emotional issues.
If you have any questions or would like to know more about how acupuncture could help you, please feel free to contact Rachel on 07810 823109 or at rachel.acupuncture79@gmail.com
