WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?

Acupuncture is a system of healing practiced in China and other Eastern countries for thousands of years; often thought of as a means of pain relief, it is in fact used to treat a wide range of illnesses.

Whilst focussing on any specific symptoms Acupuncture treatments are also beneficial to the overall well-being of the patient.

Traditional Chinese medicine’s basic approach to good health is based on the body’s motivating energy – known as Qi – moving in a smooth and balanced way through a series of meridians (channels) beneath the skin. Acupuncture seeks to restore and enhance the equilibrium of this energy. (This may sound rather vague to the western mind but in China it has been used as anaesthetic during open heart surgery!)

WHAT DOES ACUPUNCTURE TREAT?

The World Health Organisation has recognised that Acupuncture can help treat and prevent a range of different ailments such as….

• Back and neck pain, sciatica
• Injuries, painful or aching muscles and joints
• Headaches and migraines
• Stress
• PMS, menstrual problems, menopausal symptoms
• Arthritis
• Indigestion, bloating and cramping after eating, constipation and diarrhoea, IBS
• Low energy levels, fatigue
• Sinusitis/rhinitis
• Asthma
• Skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis
• Muscular tremors
• Dizziness and vertigo
• Palpitations
• Sleeping problems, insomnia

People often speak of feeling calmer and more ‘together’ following treatments.
Some patients like to combine Acupuncture with Reiki during their treatment, especially if they have difficulty relaxing. (Separate Reiki treatments can be arranged.)

WHAT HAPPENS AT AN ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT?

At an initial consultation, your health situation and associated concerns are discussed, related questions are asked to gain an overall view of your health. A TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) diagnosis is made and a treatment plan formulated.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE NEEDED?

This will vary depending on the nature of your complaint, its duration and your constitution. Many patients experience improvement after their initial treatment, others notice a difference after two or three sessions. The effects are often accumulative and some people find a course of treatments beneficial.

TREATMENT STRUCTURE & PRICES

• The initial consultation for new patients (including treatment) takes approximately 1 hour
• An individual acupuncture treatment takes approximately 45 minutes
• From 1st May 2007
• Acupuncture treatments cost £35
• 5 treatments can be purchased for £150 (payable in advance, non-refundable)

ABOUT THE PRACTITIONER

Georgina Harris BSc (Hons) Lic Dip Ac
Lic Dip Ac – Licensed Diploma in Acupuncture
BRCP – member of the British Register for Complementary Practitioners
ICM – registered with the Institute for Complementary Medicine

Georgina is a fully qualified acupuncturist who trained for three years in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Georgina works at the Chandos Clinic and the Keith James Physiotherapy Clinic, working along side other practitioners and therapist to provide a high quality service. She is also available for home treatments.

MAKING CONTACT

To book treatments or for further information please contact Georgina on 07765 915 693 or visit her website at: www.georginaharris.com

or call either…
The Chandos Clinic, 21 Chandos Road, Redland, on 0117 974 5084
Keith James Physiotherapy Clinic, 129 Coldharbour Road, Westbury Park on 0117 330 6820