Acupuncture is a system of healing which has been practised in China for over three thousand years. According to traditional Chinese philosophy, our health is dependent on the body’s motivating energy, known as Qi, moving in a smooth and balanced way through a series of channels beneath the skin. Qi consists of equal and opposite qualities, i.e. Yin and Yang, and when these become imbalanced, illness may occur.

Acupuncture works through stimulating the body’s own healing response and restoring its natural balance. ‘Acupoints’ lie on lines or channels in the body and are stimulated by the insertion of fine needles at various points. The principal aim of Acupuncture in treating the whole person is to recover the equilibrium between the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of the individual.

We only use pre-sterilised single-use disposable needles to guarantee complete safety and comfort.

Moxibustion is a supplement of the needle treatment with a burning herb. It is used to warm acupoints to encourage the body’s energy to flow smoothly. This herb is called ‘Moxa’ and is used alongside needles or smouldered on or held near to the acupoints and removed when the patient feels it become hot.