Ancient Acupuncture for Modern Minds.
Brooke Castledine BSc (Hons) MBAcC
Tiger Acupuncture is based at Ruskington Therapy Clinic, alongside a variety of other established healthcare services.
The first documentation of Acupuncture dates back to 100 BC. Despite the many advances of modern medicine Acupuncture is still a form of health care that people turn to for a range of ailments and health concerns.
Acupuncture commonly supports;
Insomnia
IVF
Male and Female Infertility
Tennis Elbow
Addiction
Menstrual / Gynaecological problems
Menopausal Symptoms
Sciatica
Joint Pain
Chronic Pain
Cancer Support
Wellness - Staying Well
Back Pain
Headaches / Migraines
Stress
Anxiety
Depression
Arthritis
Chronic Fatigue
What can Acupuncture treat?
About Acupuncture
In Traditional Chinese Medicine it is believed that to be healthy our bodies must be in harmony. The physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of ourselves are all interconnected, and what influences one will have impact on the others. When pain or illness is present it indicates that the body is out of balance, so to become healthy again, equilibrium must be restored.
Acupuncture helps to stimulate the body’s own healing response and aims to restore physical, emotional and mental equilibrium. Research shows that Acupuncture triggers the release of hormones, neurotransmitters and elicits an anti-inflammatory response.
During your consultation.
Within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the aim is to establish and treat the ‘root’ of the problem, rather than simply treating the symptoms or ‘branches’. During your consultation, your Acupuncturist will talk and listen to you about your problem, health, lifestyle and medication- every aspect of your health is important. Your pulse will be taken, and tongue will be analysed- this information helps to build towards a well-informed TCM diagnosis to allow for treatment to begin.
During treatment.
There are fourteen main meridians (also known as channels) on the body, which are home to several hundred acu-points.
Extremely fine, pre-sterilised and disposable needles are quickly inserted into various points on the body- usually the insertion of the needle is not felt and is completely painless. However, a brief ‘therapeutic sensation’ may be experienced. In Traditional Chinese Medicine this is referred to as ‘De Qi’ and may be described as a tingling, heavy feeling.