Creating harmony and restoring energy flow
Acupuncture is part of the ancient practice of Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). TCM is a system of healthcare that has evolved over thousands of years to prevent, diagnose, and treat.
TCM believes that the body’s vital energy, called qi (pronounced chi), flows along specific channels or meridians. If the qi is balanced then the person has spiritual, emotional, and physical health. But when the qi isn’t in balance, disease may occur. Qi can be blocked, causing an unbalance between the yin and yang. TCM uses many approaches to create harmony between yin and yang and restore the correct flow of energy through the meridians.
The use of acupuncture on certain points within the meridians is believed to improve the flow of blocked or stagnant qi. Acupuncture can unblock these meridians. This restores the movement of qi and improves health.
What is acupuncture best for treating?
Acupuncture can treat/relieve the symptoms of many different ailments including:
- Headaches/migraines
- Painful/heavy periods
- Menopausal symptoms
- Hot flushes
- Chronic pain
- Arthritis
- Tinnitus
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Endometriosis
- Sciatica
- Carpal tunnel
- Sporting injury
- Range of movement in a joint
- And many other conditions
What to expect during the treatment?
When you arrive our practitioner for acupuncture, Justine, will take you into a private room to discuss your consultation form. Justine may need to physically examine any muscular/skeletal problems by palpating the area.
Then you will be left to remove the items of clothing needed for the treatment areas and lay on the treatment bed covered over. Justine will explain where she will be placing the acupuncture needles and then start inverting into the acupuncture points.
This sensation feels like a firm tap and the needle will be manoeuvred up and down, twirling at different speeds. This shouldn’t feel sharp or scratchy but a sensation present (de qi) which can feel different for different people or areas but can feel:
- Numb
- Tingly
- Heavy
- Warm
Once the needles are in place they will be left for 25-45 mins depending on the condition.
When the needles are removed it is normal to experience some pinpoint bleeding but this should stop in seconds.
What to expect after the treatment?
In some cases, we would expect to see changes after the first session. Depending on the condition this could look like:
- Feeling calm
- More range of movement in a joint
- Less pain
- Improved sleep
It is also common to experience:
- Tiredness
- Nausea
- Heightened emotions
But Justine will be able to assist you in the treatment room and answer any questions you may have.
How many treatments will I need?
Each condition is treated differently and requires a different amount of sessions, so please contact Justine directly for further information.
For more recent symptoms we would expect to see some changes after the first sessions, but for chronic conditions this will require more sessions before seeing some changes.
There is a chance that some conditions may feel slightly worse before seeing changes.
About Justine
Justine has been part of the Jesmond Beauty team for over 11 years. Holistic therapies have always been a passion of hers and she truly believes in the power they can have when it comes to clients mental and physical wellbeing.
Justine’s interest in acupuncture came about through personal experience in therapy and this led her to train in acupuncture and explore this therapy further. She now has over 12 years of experience in manual therapies and aromatherapy allowing her to personalise your session and aid relaxation during the acupuncture session.
Booking and acupuncture treatment prices:
Justine will be running a clinic at Jesmond Beauty on a Tuesday, however, there may be some flexibility regarding days of the week and time slots. To book please contact Justine directly via email: justine@jesmondbeauty.co.uk
You will be emailed a consultation form that must be completed 48 hours before treatment.
- Initial consultation and treatment 1 hour 20 mins £75
- Follow on treatments 1 hour £65
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