Acupuncture

Stephanie Wood, Lic Ac MBAcc Lic Tui Na

Stephanie graduated in 2008 with a first class honours degree in acupuncture and a licentiate diploma in Tui-na, both from the London College of Traditional Acupuncture in London. Stephanie is registered with the British Acupuncture Council (www.acupuncuture.org.uk), which guarantees a high standard of training and adherence to a strict professional and ethical code of conduct and is a member and on the management committee of the UK Register of Tui Na Chinese Massage (www.ukrtcm.org). Where appropriate Stephanie combines acupuncture and Tui na massage to enhance treatment efficacy.

Stephanie has undertaken post-graduate study in China and Vietnam and further studies in the areas of pregnancy support, fertility issues, using acupuncture for cosmetic facial revitalisation and working with chronic pain conditions.

  

 

Stephanie Wood

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture originated in China and other far eastern cultures where it still features in mainstream healthcare, both as a stand-alone therapy and in combination with conventional western medicine. Acupuncture is now widely used and accepted all over the world. In the UK more and more people are finding out what acupuncture can do for them.

Members of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) practise acupuncture based on Chinese medicine principles that have been developed, researched and refined for over 2000 years.

Who can benefit?

Acupuncture can help treat the symptoms of dental pain, offer temporary relief of tension headaches, nausea, vomiting and short term relief for knee pain from osteoarthritis. Acupuncture can be used in conjunction with western medical treatments. However, both your doctor and your Acupuncturist should be told of the other treatments you are receiving.

What does it feel like?

The hypodermic needles used for injections and blood tests are tubes because they have to carry liquids. Acupuncture needles are solid and therefore much finer than the hollow needles. When such a fine needle is inserted the sensation is of a slight tingling or dull ache.
Needles may be inserted and immediately removed, or left in place for up to 20 minutes depending on the effect required. During treatment most patients feel relaxed. Sometimes a treatment can use Moxa, rather than needles. Moxa is a herb that can be burnt when rolled into a 'cigar' and used to warm the skin.

How often will I need treatment?

Every individual is unique. As a result the number of recommended treatments will vary with each person and their problem. Please contact Stephanie through the clinic and she will be very happy to call you and to discuss whether acupuncture could be helpful to you.