What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is one of the main branches of traditional Chinese medicine. It involves insertion of fine needles into the skin and their stimulation at specific points on the body to treat physical and mental conditions.
The latest scientific knowledge recognises that acupuncture affects our central nervous system to restore homeostasis (internal balance). Acupuncture also reduces pain and inflammation by stimulating body's own anti-inflammatory and pain-killing mechanism.
The latest scientific knowledge recognises that acupuncture affects our central nervous system to restore homeostasis (internal balance). Acupuncture also reduces pain and inflammation by stimulating body's own anti-inflammatory and pain-killing mechanism.
Benefits of Acupuncture
Acupuncture and other modalities of Chinese medicine are very popular therapies for a multitude of conditions. Chinese Medicine recognises human body as an integrated, interdependent system, treating the person as a whole, not just as a disease. Acupuncture is also used as a preventative medicine. Many people see their acupuncturist only 2-4 times a year for a "tune up" or "balancing" treatment. This can prevent disease and promote health, energy and vitality.
The most common ailments presented to an acupuncturist are: anxiety, arthritis, back pain, neck and shoulder pain, migraines, sciatica, trigeminal neuralgia, fertility issues. These require more frequent treatments.
British Acupuncture Council provides research fact sheets about the effect of acupuncture on various conditions.
The most common ailments presented to an acupuncturist are: anxiety, arthritis, back pain, neck and shoulder pain, migraines, sciatica, trigeminal neuralgia, fertility issues. These require more frequent treatments.
British Acupuncture Council provides research fact sheets about the effect of acupuncture on various conditions.
Treatment
Acupuncture is based on applying very fine pre-sterilised disposable needles into specific acu points on the body to achieve curative effects and to maintain health.
Your first session will take just over an hour, as detailed Chinese diagnosis, including examination of your tongue and pulse will be taken. The needles are left in the body between 10 - 30 minutes and it is recommended to have a course of 5-10 treatments, depending on the condition.
Most people find the treatment surprisingly pleasant and relaxing. You may feel pulling, dull ache or heavy sensation but never unpleasant pain. The treatment is performed under very strict hygienic and safety conditions.
"I have suffered from a very poor and frustrating sleep pattern for 3 years. After several acupuncture sessions with Sona, I have seen a tremendous improvement. The treatment was a relaxing and mellow experience...Sona also treated my 13 year old son for migraines. He had 4 sessions. The migraines improved so much that he was able to stop taking his medication. Our consultant at the hospital was very impressed and recommended us to continue with acupuncture as and when needed. I have no hesitation in recommending Sona"
S. Blore
Treatment for IBS and constipation: " After four acupuncture sessions with Sona, I have noticed improvement in my symptoms. Sona is at all times professional and superb at putting you at ease. I look forward to each treatment..."
J. Miller
Electroacupuncture
Electro acupuncture promotes body's own healing processes by encouraging delivery of nutrients to traumatised tissues, removing any inflammatory chemicals irritating the tissue. It stimulates muscles and nerves and circulation of essential substances.
Electro acupuncture is based on stimulating of acupuncture points with a very mild electric current via needles. It is mainly used for acute and chronic pain conditions, muscular tension, overuse injuries, pain resulted from trauma, strain or sprain, chronic spasm, nerve damage and others.
Sona would advise you on your first session if this is the right treatment for you.
Your first session will take just over an hour, as detailed Chinese diagnosis, including examination of your tongue and pulse will be taken. The needles are left in the body between 10 - 30 minutes and it is recommended to have a course of 5-10 treatments, depending on the condition.
Most people find the treatment surprisingly pleasant and relaxing. You may feel pulling, dull ache or heavy sensation but never unpleasant pain. The treatment is performed under very strict hygienic and safety conditions.
"I have suffered from a very poor and frustrating sleep pattern for 3 years. After several acupuncture sessions with Sona, I have seen a tremendous improvement. The treatment was a relaxing and mellow experience...Sona also treated my 13 year old son for migraines. He had 4 sessions. The migraines improved so much that he was able to stop taking his medication. Our consultant at the hospital was very impressed and recommended us to continue with acupuncture as and when needed. I have no hesitation in recommending Sona"
S. Blore
Treatment for IBS and constipation: " After four acupuncture sessions with Sona, I have noticed improvement in my symptoms. Sona is at all times professional and superb at putting you at ease. I look forward to each treatment..."
J. Miller
Electroacupuncture
Electro acupuncture promotes body's own healing processes by encouraging delivery of nutrients to traumatised tissues, removing any inflammatory chemicals irritating the tissue. It stimulates muscles and nerves and circulation of essential substances.
Electro acupuncture is based on stimulating of acupuncture points with a very mild electric current via needles. It is mainly used for acute and chronic pain conditions, muscular tension, overuse injuries, pain resulted from trauma, strain or sprain, chronic spasm, nerve damage and others.
Sona would advise you on your first session if this is the right treatment for you.
Facial Enhancement Acupuncture
Facial Enhancement Acupuncture improves the elasticity of the skin and general overall appearance by stimulating facial muscles and encouraging production of collagen. The results that can be most expected by facial acupuncture is smoothing of the skin and reduction in fine lines and wrinkles. As this treatment is holistic, improvement in your overall wellbeing will also be achieved.
During your first Consultation Session (max. 90 min), Sona will discuss with you what areas you would like to improve, she will ask questions about your health and will perform Tongue and Pulse diagnosis. It is also recommended to have a Detox Auricular Acupuncture prior to starting the course of treatments.
During the treatment, specific acupuncture points on the body are also used, which will improve your overall wellbeing. The treatment is finished with an application of a rehydration serum, containing hyaluronic acid to enhance the treatment.
Facial Enhancement Acupuncture improves the elasticity of the skin and general overall appearance by stimulating facial muscles and encouraging production of collagen. The results that can be most expected by facial acupuncture is smoothing of the skin and reduction in fine lines and wrinkles. As this treatment is holistic, improvement in your overall wellbeing will also be achieved.
During your first Consultation Session (max. 90 min), Sona will discuss with you what areas you would like to improve, she will ask questions about your health and will perform Tongue and Pulse diagnosis. It is also recommended to have a Detox Auricular Acupuncture prior to starting the course of treatments.
During the treatment, specific acupuncture points on the body are also used, which will improve your overall wellbeing. The treatment is finished with an application of a rehydration serum, containing hyaluronic acid to enhance the treatment.
Contraindications
Acupuncture is completely safe for most people, some medical conditions may impose certain limitations in treatment. Prior to the treatment, it is important to advise if you have any of the following conditions:
Uncontrolled movement, Spinal instability, Haemophilia or other clotting disorders, Epilepsy, Diabetes, Cancer, Osteoporosis, Thrombosis, Joint replacements, plates, pins fitted etc., Acute stroke, Pregnant or trying for a baby
Uncontrolled movement, Spinal instability, Haemophilia or other clotting disorders, Epilepsy, Diabetes, Cancer, Osteoporosis, Thrombosis, Joint replacements, plates, pins fitted etc., Acute stroke, Pregnant or trying for a baby