Acupuncture needles are extremely thin; therefore, most people do not feel anything when they are inserted. Upon stimulation, a ‘therapeutic sensation’ may be experienced which can be described as a warm, dull or tingling feeling: In Chinese Medicine this is called ‘De-Qi’. You should not feel any significant pain.

Every person’s journey with Acupuncture is unique; for some people they may feel relief instantly, for others it may take a few sessions before they feel improvement, and some may feel that Acupuncture isn’t for them. Usually, chronic conditions need a longer course of treatment than newer, more acute ailments.

Within your first consultation your Acupuncturist will discuss your treatment plan and suggest what frequency of sessions may be most beneficial for you.

It is generally recommended that patients begin with 1-2 sessions a week, for 2-4 weeks. Here after, the patient’s condition can be reassessed and perhaps begin to space out the treatments to fortnightly, triweekly, monthly and so on. Eventually, the patient may be able to visit solely for ‘maintenance sessions’ every 1-2 months, however many individuals continue to visit for Acupuncture regularly due to the other benefits and relaxation they gain from their treatments.

No. Acupuncture is even used successfully on animals and children, who do not have beliefs on Acupuncture. Of course, as with any treatment- it helps to have a positive outlook. However, this is not a necessity.

Many scientific papers have been published and concluded that Acupuncture is safe, so long as it is performed by a trained individual. It is recommended that you ensure your Acupuncturist belongs to a professional organisation.

One of the great advantages of Acupuncture is that there are virtually no side effects. However, occasionally some people experience temporary soreness and minor bruising at the needle insertion site, tiredness and dizziness after their Acupuncture treatment.

Acupuncture needles are pre-sterilised, individually packed, single-use and disposed of straight after removal.

Dress with comfort in mind, it is usually needed to access the arms and legs so clothes that are loose fitting and easy to roll up are ideal. However, if needed clothes can be removed and you will be draped with large towels so that you have appropriate coverage at all times.

At Ruskington Therapy Clinic there is ample free parking directly outside.

Acupuncture needles are small, hair-thin and solid (not hollow like hypodermic needles) . Most Acupuncture needles are so thin that you can fit around 10 Acupuncture needles inside the shaft of a hypodermic needle.

It is useful to bring a list of any medication and supplements to your initial consultation and treatment.

Ensure you have eaten before your appointment, this helps to avoid light-headedness during treatment. It is ideal to eat a meal approximately two hours prior to your treatment.

Try to avoid caffeine for at least two hours prior to treatment. Caffeine is a nervous system stimulant, which can counteract the effects of Acupuncture. Instead, try to increase your water intake before and after treatment.

If you have any further questions feel free to get in touch with Brooke who will be more than happy to chat through them with you.

The British Acupuncture Council is the UK’s leading self-regulatory body for the practice of traditional Acupuncture and was one of the first organisations to become a PSA accredited register which ensures high standards of training, safe practice and professional conduct.

Members of the British Acupuncture Council have completed over 3500 hours of training, usually in the form of a BA or BSc (Hons) university degree.

You can see if your Acupuncturist is a member of the British Acupuncture Council by checking their online register.