Tao Acupuncture Clinic

How does acupuncture work?

Acupuncture is a branch of Chinese medicine. It originated over 3000 years ago. Its used to treat and diagnose disease and also used as a preventative measure.

Energy circulates around the body in channels called Meridians. These channels need to be free flowing. When these channels become blocked, illness may occur. Therefore acupuncture stimulates points around the body to free the meridians.

Using small sterile needles, which are disposed of after each treatment, to correct the present imbalance and maintain health and balance.

It is a Holistic approach to treatment and thus treats the mind, body and soul.

What can acupunture treat?

According the W.H.O:

• Mental or emotional problems such as anxiety or depression
• Infections: colds, flu's, viral infections, etc.
• Dermatology: Acne, Eczema and Psoriasis
• Musculoskeletal: sports injuries, neck and back pain, arthritis
• Infertility, menstural problems, menopause and PMS
• Headaches and migraines
• Ear, nose and throat infections
• Addiction: Alcohol, smoking, food and substance misuse.

You first treatment

First treatment involves taking detailed medical notes. Please allow one and a half hours for this. For follow up treatments, please allow 30 - 45 minutes. A course of treatments consists of at least 10 acupuncture sessions. Please continue to see your GP. Also do not stop taking medication, unless directed to do so by your GP.


Prior to treatment

• Wear loose clothing, avoid exercise
• Avoid makeup, deodorants, coloured fluids - eg, tea or coffee.
• Eat a small meal
• Bring any medication with you