Auricular Acupuncture Donegal County

Healing Haven Acupuncture Clinic, set in the wild and sumptuously beautiful countryside of Donegal.  Acupuncture, involving the insertion of very fine needles at specific points in the body, is a rather unusual treatment modality which was uniquely developed in China about 2,000 years ago. In this respect it is unlike other treatment modalities which have arisen independently in many human cultures and at many different times in history, such as herbalism, massage, surgery, bonesetting, various forms of lancing and bloodletting, and lifestyle and dietary modification. Another unusual aspect is a written literature spanning the 2,000 years of its use right up to the present day. Scientific research into the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture is still at a preliminary stage, and a significant body of high-quality studies is lacking, nevertheless, what evidence there is supports the suggestion that acupuncture is extremely safe in the hands of properly trained professionals, and that it can provide a useful treatment alternative for pain, especially in cases where analgesic medications are contraindicated, for example, in pregnancy, or when there is a history of gastric problems. It can also be useful in the reduction of stress, and in the treatment of many functional problems of digestion, menstruation, and bowel and bladder function. Some people worry that the experience of acupuncture may be painful, but with few exc

The Shentang Clinic provides the highest standard of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Letterkenny and Ramelton, Co. Donegal. Treatments are given in a warm, relaxing and professional setting on a one to one basis. Acupuncture is best known for successfully alleviating pain, but it is also widely used with great results for many other complaints including anxiety, asthma, migraines, menopause, infertility, sciatica and many more.  All treatments are provided by a fully qualified practitioner with post-graduate training in advanced techniques. Treatments at the clinic are covered by private healthcare providers.