Treatment
Before treatment begins
-Avoid a totally empty stomach, alcohol, non-medicinal drugs and stimulants.
-Use the toilet to avoid discomfort.
How you can expect to feel after a treatment
Response of a patient is dependent on many factors, however often the first responses are a deep feeling of relaxation, changes in general health, sleep, digestion and vitality.
Number of treatments required?
While some conditions respond very well to a single treatment, with others, a course of treatment may be required. This varies according to individual conditions such as age, lifestyle and state of general health, constitution and severity and chronicity of disease.
Does Acupuncture hurt?
Most people are surprised to learn that acupuncture needles are very thin. Acupuncturists attain a high level of skill in gently placing these tiny needles into the skin with a minimum of sensation to the patient. Japanese style acupuncture is noted for its absolute comfort.
Health Benefits
Benefits of Japanese acupuncture:
Drug free – no adverse side effects
Preventative – by making an integrated diagnosis, which puts the complaint in the context of the patient’s general health. Symptoms act as pointers, therefore detecting imbalance before it leads to illness.
Comprehensive – often problems additional to a patient’s original complaint can be resolved in the same treatment.
Safe – single use, disposable needles.
What you can do to assist your therapy
Moderation in all things is a good principle. Some things you can do include:
Setting personal health goals
Enjoying nutritious meals
Balancing physical exercise
Adopting a positive mental attitude
Ensuring adequate rest & relaxation
Please read the Health Maintenance brochure for more in depth information about things you can do to actively maintain your health.
Before treatment begins
-Avoid a totally empty stomach, alcohol, non-medicinal drugs and stimulants.
-Use the toilet to avoid discomfort.
How you can expect to feel after a treatment
Response of a patient is dependent on many factors, however often the first responses are a deep feeling of relaxation, changes in general health, sleep, digestion and vitality.
Number of treatments required?
While some conditions respond very well to a single treatment, with others, a course of treatment may be required. This varies according to individual conditions such as age, lifestyle and state of general health, constitution and severity and chronicity of disease.
Does Acupuncture hurt?
Most people are surprised to learn that acupuncture needles are very thin. Acupuncturists attain a high level of skill in gently placing these tiny needles into the skin with a minimum of sensation to the patient. Japanese style acupuncture is noted for its absolute comfort.
Health Benefits
Benefits of Japanese acupuncture:
Drug free – no adverse side effects
Preventative – by making an integrated diagnosis, which puts the complaint in the context of the patient’s general health. Symptoms act as pointers, therefore detecting imbalance before it leads to illness.
Comprehensive – often problems additional to a patient’s original complaint can be resolved in the same treatment.
Safe – single use, disposable needles.
What you can do to assist your therapy
Moderation in all things is a good principle. Some things you can do include:
Setting personal health goals
Enjoying nutritious meals
Balancing physical exercise
Adopting a positive mental attitude
Ensuring adequate rest & relaxation
Please read the Health Maintenance brochure for more in depth information about things you can do to actively maintain your health.