FIVE ELEMENTS ACUPUNCTURE

The point of acupuncture

Acupuncture acts as both a treatment and preventative medicine.

The aim of your individual diagnosis and course of treatments is to get a picture of your whole health. We look for the root of any current problems, as well as identify any potential areas of weakness we can help to strengthen. This goes beyond the temporary alleviation of your current symptoms.

Who has acupuncture?

Many people come for acupuncture for help with specific symptoms or conditions. Others choose acupuncture to maintain health, or just because they feel generally below par. Acupuncture is considered safe for all ages and may of course be used alongside conventional medicine.

Patients new to acupuncture are often surprised as to the scope of the consultation and the sophistication of the treatment.

What can it do for me?

Conditions commonly treated fall into the following categories: eye, ear, nose and throat; circulatory; gastrointestinal; gynaecological; genito-urinary; immune; musculo-skeletal; neurological; respiratory; emotional and psychological; addiction. Many women choose to have acupuncture throughout pregnancy and childbirth. In addition, its increasingly used by couples dealing with problems of fertility or to support IVF treatment.

What happens when I go for treatment?

You will be asked about your medical history, your current symptoms, any treatment you have received, and aspects of your overall health including your diet, digestive system, sleeping patterns, emotions etc.

The acupuncturist will feel your pulses and conduct a simple physical examination. The acupuncture points used are not always close to the part of the body where you experience the problem.

The needles used are very fine (about 2 human hairs' breadth), and people find the actual experience of treatment relaxing.

Frequency and length of treatment depends on your individual condition, though some change is usually felt within five treatments.

Treatment Price List

A 1 hour treatment ~ £40

New Patients will have an intial 2 hour session including free consultation, medical history & first treatment ~ £55

Lesley McKenzie BA(Hons) (Lic.Ac.) MBAcC Cert Ed, RSCN/RGN

Blossomfield Complete Dental Care, 284/286 Blossomfield Rd, Solihull, Birmingham, West Midlands, B91 1TH.

Tel; 0121 711 6939         Fax;0121 705 9355    www.blossomfielddental.co.uk

Appointments by arrangement