Formby, Southport, North Liverpool, Maghull & Ormskirk
Treatment
Initial Consultation
On
your first visit you will be asked in detail about your problem, general
health and medical history. Your pulse is taken and tongue examined. This
information is then used to formulate an individual treatment plan specifically
tailored to your needs. You will be advised of how many treatment sessions
you are likely to need. This can vary depending on the type and duration
of illness. Generally a recent illness or injury will resolve fairly quickly
whilst a longstanding condition will need more treatment.
What
happens during treatment?
Treatment
involves inserting very fine needles at specific points on the body to
regulate the flow of qi. These are usually painless but if you are particularly
averse to the thought of needles, acupressure where pressure is applied
to the points with the fingers or hands instead can be used.
Treatment
may also involve the use of massage, moxibustion (a warming treatment
using smouldering herbs), electroacupuncture (using low-frequency electrically-stimulated needles) and cupping (where suction cups are applied to
the body).
Most
people feel deeply relaxed and experience pleasant sensations during treatment.
If
you have any concerns during your treatment, please do not hesitate to
phone the clinic.