What is Acupuncture?

Traditional Acupuncture

Acupuncture has been practised for over 2,000 years and has its roots in Ancient China. It is a gentle, individualised therapy that takes a holistic approach to health and wellbeing.

Traditional acupuncture considers the person as a whole, rather than focusing solely on individual symptoms. It is commonly used to support people with a wide range of health concerns and can also be helpful for those experiencing less specific symptoms, such as feeling generally unwell, run down, or simply not quite feeling themselves.

A Whole-Person Approach

Traditional acupuncture views health and wellbeing in terms of balance within the body. From this perspective, pain, illness and other symptoms may be signs that the body’s natural balance has been disrupted. Treatment aims to support the body’s own processes and encourage a greater sense of balance and wellbeing.

During a consultation, your acupuncturist will take time to understand not only your main concerns, but also your general health, lifestyle and wellbeing. Physical, emotional and mental health are considered as interconnected aspects of the individual.

This approach allows treatment to be tailored to you as an individual, rather than simply treating a particular symptom in isolation.

Understanding You as an Individual

Practitioners trained in traditional acupuncture use a range of diagnostic techniques to build a picture of your overall health. These may include observing the tongue, feeling the pulse and paying attention to other subtle signs, alongside a detailed discussion about your health and wellbeing.

By bringing all of this information together, your practitioner can develop an individualised treatment approach that considers you as a whole person.

Whether you are seeking support for a specific concern or simply feel that something is not quite right, acupuncture offers a calm, personalised space to focus on your health and wellbeing.